School Matters
Learning through reflection |
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The swiss psychologist Jean piaget demonstrated that “we learn by making sense of the world in terms of the concepts we already have. in the process of making sense of the world, we change our old concepts, and thus expand our capacity for making even more sense of our future encounters with the world”
Reflection helps learning. Learning comes from a sequence of experience and reflection. Reflection concentrates the attention, arouses curiosity and interest, and motivates. The major goal of reflection is learning. When reflecting, a learner stops to analyse results, and acknowledges deeper values and beliefs. |
Order the School Matters CDThe School Matters Cd contains hundreds of reflection opportunities for all levels within your school. Everyone from the Principal to struggling students will have opportunities to reflect on ways to improve their experience at school. RRP $99
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Principal Matters - over 150 reflection cards for principals to examine their school leadership and relationships
School Matters is a collection of reflection cards for school principals, teachers and high school students.
Reflective practice is an inquiry-oriented process during which a teacher engages in a cycle of thought and subsequent action on professional experience.
The teacher self-reflection process can begin with a series of global questions:
The teacher self-reflection process can begin with a series of global questions:
- Which current practices can I abandon to make room for new patterns in my work?
- What can I do to help students learn more in the limited amount of time we have together?
- Who are my students? What do they want?
- Who am I? What do I have to offer? What historical and cultural lenses frame my teaching?
- How can I force myself out of my comfort zones and preferred cognitive style?
- How do I seek new opportunities for learning?
- Am I having fun?
Teacher Conversations and Reflection - over 100 reflection cards for teachers to explore
These cards help you explore the emotional landscape of your teaching life. They assist you to explore the psychological and life adjustments you make as you move through your career.
Choose your cards
Choose from the series of cards the qualities/concepts you really Cind suit you. Put these in front of you. If there are any missing, write these down on blank cards.
Write about how important each of your chosen cards is to you. In what way are they a core thought for you. What does each of your chosen cards say about who you are?
With a companion compare and discuss each other’s cards and explain how and when you use these qualities.
Work on a challenge/task
Before you start your challenge/task, think about which of your core qualities will help you to enjoy the challenge/ task more and perform it better.
Write down:
What challenge/task did you choose?
Which core quality will you apply to make this task easier and more enjoyable?
What can this core quality give you?
Evaluate how the task is proceeding and how your quality is impacting on it’s performance.
Choose your cards
Choose from the series of cards the qualities/concepts you really Cind suit you. Put these in front of you. If there are any missing, write these down on blank cards.
Write about how important each of your chosen cards is to you. In what way are they a core thought for you. What does each of your chosen cards say about who you are?
With a companion compare and discuss each other’s cards and explain how and when you use these qualities.
Work on a challenge/task
Before you start your challenge/task, think about which of your core qualities will help you to enjoy the challenge/ task more and perform it better.
Write down:
What challenge/task did you choose?
Which core quality will you apply to make this task easier and more enjoyable?
What can this core quality give you?
Evaluate how the task is proceeding and how your quality is impacting on it’s performance.
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Student Matters - over 100 refection cards for high school students to explore their life at school
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Teacher Engagement & Well-being - 147 cards and guidance on reflecting on your teaching and lifestyle choices
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Trainer Guidelines - how do we learn effectively and how do we set up great learning for others - over 100 pages (Refection cards) to prompt better learning environments
School Matters contains over 500 reflection cards to prompt enquiry and learning. The cards can be shown on screen, printed or projected for individual reflection or group discussion. They provide a platform for reflection and renewal for school staff and are a source of guidance for students. They form an invaluable addition to the professional development library of any school.
