Do the Teachers Really Learn to Reflect from the Training? A Critical Perspective Nasreen Sultana

In defining a good teacher, Ofsted (2004) states, …the most distinctive of these very good teachers is that their practice is the result of careful reflection…they themselves learn lessons each time they teach by doing self-critical evaluations and adjust what they do next

Data collection: in-service teachers who have earned B.Ed degree 10 secondary schools in urban areas both male and female

 Most of the teachers usually do not practice reflective teaching 1.Lack of self realization/self motivation Do I have to practice writing reflection even after the training?  What is reflective teaching? 

2. Lack of proper guidance For how long I have to do this? I want to be a reflective teacher, but I don’t know how to maintain this!

3. Lack of enough time

4. Lack of evaluation/acknowledgement My colleagues think that I keep doing all these reflecting things just to show off!!!

Don’t you think that teaching, self-development and professional development should walk together?

Some suggestions: Teacher training institutions should plant some kind of device to keep reflecting practice on

According to Life Long UK (LLUK) programme, teachers begin Continuous Professional Development (CPD) right from the start of their training by keeping a developmental journal. This practice continues even after completion of the training …

All teachers require to provide evidence of a minimum of 30 hours CPD each year to maintain their teaching license

Be a SELFIE Teacher researcher Asking the students Talking with a colleague Writing journals or taking short notes