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Psychology Applied to Teaching
Rationale
Educational psychology is the study of how humans learn in educational settings, the effectiveness of educational interventions, the psychology of teaching, and the social psychology of schools as organizations. Although the terms "educational psychology" and "school psychology" are often used interchangeably, researchers and theorists are likely to be identified as educational psychologists, whereas practitioners in schools or school-related settings are identified as school psychologists. Educational psychology is concerned with the processes of educational attainment among the general population and sub-populations such as gifted children and those subject to specific disabilities. Educational psychology can in part be understood through its relationship with other disciplines. It is informed primarily by psychology, bearing a relationship to that discipline analogous to the relationship between medicine and biology. Educational psychology in turn informs a wide range of specialities within educational studies, including instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, organisational learning, special education and classroom management. |
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Educational psychology both draws from and contributes to cognitive science and the learning sciences. In universities, departments of educational psychology are usually housed within faculties of education, possibly accounting for the lack of representation of educational psychology content in introductory psychology textbooks.[1]
- Social, moral and cognitive development
- Individual differences and disabilities
- Learning and cognition
- Motivation
- Research methodology
- Applications in instructional design and technology
- Applications in teaching
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- Educational Psychology Resources by Athabasca University
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- The Psychology of Education by Martyn Long
- Educational Psychology: Effective Teaching, Effective Learning by Elliot, Kratochwill, Cook & Travers
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- Geary, D. C. (2005). Folk knowledge and academic learning. In B. J. Ellis & D. F. Bjorklund (Eds.), Origins of the social mind
- The Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
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Applying Psychology to Teaching
Psychology
has much to offer the field of education. Research
is an important component in the field of educational psychology. The
process of reflection is a valuable tool for teachers.
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Stage Theories of Development
Human
development is change.
Human development is change in behaviour over time. It is a lifelong
process that begins prior to birth. Development consists of four
primary areas: physical development, cognitive development, social
development, and emotional development.
Stage
theories are one approach to understanding development.
Some developmental theorists propose that development occurs in
a series of discrete stages. According to this view, development
involves a universal sequence of qualitatively different stages,
in which later stages build upon previous stages.
Human
development is affected by sociocultural factors.
Human development is a dynamic process that is highly impacted by
an individual’s interaction with social and cultural forces.
Examples of such forces include family, peers, and school.
Knowledge
about development is useful for teachers.
Since teachers interact on a daily basis with students at various
stages of development, it is very important for teachers to learn
about the processes and growth that their students are experiencing.
Knowledge about development helps teachers determine appropriate
content and instruction for their students.
Technology
can play a valuable role in addressing the different developmental
levels of students.
Emergent technologies such as productivity and telecommunications
tools are making an impact on how students learn and grow. Technology’s
impact on developmental issues in classrooms is a fertile area of
research and new experiences in practice.
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Age-Level Characteristics
Between
the preschool and high school years, there are fluctuations in the
rate of physical development.
During the preschool and early elementary school years, physical
growth is quite rapid. Children are very active during this time.
During the later elementary school years, physical growth begins
to slow down as individuals reach the middle and high school years;
then puberty sets in, and growth becomes rapid once again.
Social
development is a very important aspect of children’s lives
throughout the school years.
Friendships and peer interactions take on different characteristics
at each level of schooling. In addition, the influence that parents
and peers have on children’s decisions and actions changes
throughout the school-age years. Gender also plays an important
role in school age children’s social development as children
become more aware of their gender identities.
During
the school-age years, children develop a better understanding of
their emotions.
Throughout the school years, students develop and modify their own
unique self-concept. Children learn how to deal with their own emotions
as well as how to interpret the emotions of others.
During
the school years, cognitive development undergoes many unique changes.
From preschool to high school, children’s thinking becomes
more complex, more abstract, and more efficient. At the same time,
children are becoming language experts as they learn more about
the language in which they are immersed.
Technology
can be used to promote thinking, problem solving, and communication
for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Technology is a useful tool to incorporate within the classroom
at any age level. However, it is very important to make sure that
the technology that is being used matches the developmental level(s)
of students in the classroom in order to be effective.
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Understanding Student Differences
Intelligence
can be defined in a variety of ways.
Theorists disagree about whether intelligence is a single capacity
or whether it consists of multiple domain-specific components. Traditionally,
the construct of intelligence has been defined by a relatively small
set of cognitive skills measured by standardized IQ tests. Other
areas of intelligence are currently being explored through research
and practice.
Students
enter classrooms with different types of learning styles.
The learning styles students bring with them to the classroom tell
us a great deal about the circumstances under which they excel.
Variations in learning style help us to remember to be flexible
in our teaching and to incorporate a variety of methods in our instruction.
Gender
differences exist in some areas of achievement patterns of males
and females.
Males and females excel in different areas of achievement. For example,
males tend to do better on mathematical tasks while females tend
to do better on verbal tasks. There is no real consensus as to why
these differences exist. However, one potential cause that has been
investigated within the field of education is gender bias.
Technology
can be used to accommodate student differences.
Varied types of technology programs including multimedia and hypermedia
help teachers support students with an increasingly broad range
of abilities in the classroom. In this sense, technology helps teachers
to individualize instruction to meet diverse student needs.
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Addressing Cultural and Socioeconomic Diversity
Students
vary in their cultural backgrounds.
Cultural diversity among students is an important aspect of the
classroom. Teachers need to know how to account for and understand
aspects of cultural diversity among their students in order to provide
an environment conducive to student learning. Varying levels of
language proficiency is one example of a cultural aspect that many
teachers must readily address.
Teacher
expectations should not be created on limited information.
There are several factors that go into the achievement level of
students. It is vital that teachers do not create expectancies for
their students based on arbitrary personal characteristics such
as race, gender, or economic status. Research has shown that low
expectations by the teacher can have a negative impact on student
achievement.
Multicultural
teaching is essential.
Teachers need to develop perspectives of cultural diversity, as
well as expose their students to concepts and understandings of
cultural and social differences. Students need opportunities to
learn about diversity as it relates to a variety of social contexts.
Technology
provides us with a resource to address cultural issues.
Advances in technology have provided new ways to address a variety
of cultural issues. Through telecommunications, multimedia, hypermedia,
and other technology, teachers and students both have more resources
available for learning about cultural diversity. Teachers also benefit
from technology resources when considering issues of multicultural
teaching and bilingual education.
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- Issues in Teaching Students of Diverse Cultural Backgrounds
- QAA Honours degree benchmark statements
- QAA Master's level benchmark statements
- Diversity in the College Classroom
Accommodating Student Variability
Ability
grouping is a common practice utilized in many classrooms.
Ability grouping is based upon three assumptions: (1) intelligence
is a fixed, inherited trait; (2) intelligence is adequately reflected
by an IQ score; (3) all students learn best when grouped with those
of similar ability. Four approaches to ability grouping are popular
today — between-class grouping, regrouping, the Joplin plan,
and within-class grouping. Although ability grouping continues to
be popular and the assumptions believed to be true, research evidence
casts doubt on the effectiveness of this approach.
All
individuals age birth to 21 who have an identifiable disability
have the right to free and appropriate education.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its predecessors
are civil rights legislation enacted by the federal government to
correct perceived inequities in the American educational system
and to maximize the potential of students with disabilities. Under
this act, such children now have the right to a full individual
evaluation of their educational needs, the right to a written individualized
education plan (IEP) designed to fit their unique needs, and the
right to be educated in the least restrictive environment.
Today’s
teachers have a wide variety of children with special needs in their
classrooms.
As the trend toward inclusive classrooms continues, teachers now
have students in their classrooms formerly served in special settings
and resource rooms. These special needs students include individuals
with mental retardation, learning disabilities, ADHD, emotional
disturbance, and gifted and talented students. All of these children
present unique challenges to classroom teachers.
Technology
related to education is making one of its most significant impacts
in the field of special education.
As laws related to the disabled have expanded, so has the development
of assistance and learning technologies to help students with special
needs succeed in school. Advances in technology have assisted visually
and hearing-impaired students, provided mobility for physically
impaired students, and offered augmented communication tools to
those who lack the ability to communicate. There are many new technology
tools that offer students with learning disabilities opportunities
for extra practice as well as opportunities to support the development
of higher-order thinking skills. Technology also offers teachers
options in providing accelerated instruction for gifted and talented
students.
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Behavioural and Social Learning Theories
Operant
conditioning is one learning theory that attempts to explain how
behaviours are learned.
The theory of operant conditioning asserts that learning is the
strengthening or weakening of voluntary responses through the use
of consequences. Reinforcement strengthens the occurrence of voluntary
responses while punishment weakens the occurrence of voluntary responses.
Operant
conditioning, although less popular today, has a wide range of educational
applications.
Operant conditioning techniques such as behaviour modification, shaping,
token economies, and the application of the Premack principle are
strategies that educators can use to strengthen the occurrence of
desirable student behaviours and/or weaken the occurrence of undesirable
student behaviours In addition to these techniques, operant conditioning
theory also offers some valuable insight into the scheduling, continuous
or intermittent, of reinforcements and punishments.
Social
learning theory, a contemporary to operant conditioning, argues
that we learn by observing others.
Social learning influences the behaviours we choose to use. By observing
the behaviours of others and the resulting consequences, we make
adjustments to our own behaviours Educators can benefit by recognizing
that the reinforcements and punishments they give to students make
an impact on the student(s) directly involved as well as other students
observing the consequences.
Self-efficacy
makes an impact on the behaviours we choose.
Self-efficacy refers to how capable we feel that we are able to
handle particular kinds of tasks. Our sense of efficacy impacts
the tasks we choose to carry out, the effort we put into those tasks,
and the extent to which we persevere when we encounter obstacles.
Educators need to recognize that a low sense of self-efficacy among
students can lead to lower levels of effort and initiative when
facing challenging educational tasks.
Computer
assisted instruction uses key ideas from behavioural learning theories
to facilitate learning.
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is a proven technique to facilitate
learning. Computer use in the classroom generally falls into one
of three categories: (1) drill-and-practice or tutorials; (2) learning
and problem solving tools; and (3) programming tools. These three
categories of CAI have proven to be useful resources for the teacher
and the students. However, they are not meant to replace the teacher.
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Information-Processing Theory
Information
processing theory provides one perspective on how we store, retrieve,
and learn information. Information
processing theory provides a number of research-based strategies
to enhance the learning process. Metacognition
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Information
processing theory provides suggestions for teachers to help make
material more accessible to students.
Using information processing theory, educators can assist their
students in processing relevant information. There are a number
of methods that educators can use for gaining student attention,
for presenting information, and for facilitating learning by helping
students develop and use useful learning strategies.
Technology
can help teachers reach objectives related to student learning.
Computers can be used to help students organize new information
for processing. Hypermedia and multimedia tools can be useful for
seeing multiple points of views, making connections between content,
and representing knowledge for dual coding. Some tools, such as
LOGO, can also enhance students’ metacognitive skills.
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Constructivist Learning Theory, Problem Solving, and Transfer
Constructivism
is a cognitive perspective of learning.
According to a constructivist model, what a person "knows”
is not received passively, but actively assembled or constructed
by the learner. That is, in order for information to take on personal
meaning, individuals must actively engage the material they are
attempting to learn. We construct knowledge of ideas and experiences.
These personal constructions mediate all further "knowledge.”
Both
cognition and social interactions are relevant to constructivist
learning theory.
Some theorists and researchers, for example Piaget, place a stronger
emphasis on cognitive processes in constructivist learning. People
in this camp are referred to as "cognitive constructivists.”
In contrast, "social constructivists” such as Vygotsky
place a stronger emphasis on culture and social interaction in student
learning. Although cognitive and social constructivist perspectives
emphasize different aspects of learning, they are not incompatible.
Problem
solving, when used effectively, is a valuable cognitive learning
tool.
Problem solving refers to individuals confronting and solving problems
related to a variety of contexts. Some problems are well structure
while others are not. It is important that students have opportunities
to practice both types of problems. By selecting appropriate problems
and providing students with needed support and strategies, teachers
can use problem solving as a way to actively involve students in
their own learning.
Transfer
of learning is important and can occur in a variety of ways.
An important goal for any teacher is to help students transfer information
learned in the classroom to outside situations or similar problems.
Transfer can occur based on similarity of tasks and/or similarity
of cognitive strategies used. New information that is presented
to students has the potential of interfering with or facilitating
transfer of previously learned information and strategies. Low-road
transfer is relatively automatic and is more likely to occur with
multiple and varied practice. High-road transfer involves conscious
effort and requires metacognitive skill development.
Technology
can help students construct their own knowledge, learn problem solving
skills, and help facilitate transfer of learning.
In recent years, teachers have been using computers to support knowledge
construction and exploration. As a result, a variety of computer
applications have been developed that encourage students to take
an active role in their own learning. Technology can also be used
to place students in problem solving situations and to set up tasks
to check for learning transfer.
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Approaches to Instruction
Instructional
objectives provide specific guidelines about what students should
know and be able to do following an instructional unit.
Instructional objectives should be determined prior to the beginning
of any instructional unit. Instructional objectives help guide the
teacher’s instruction and assessment. Instructional objectives
come in several forms and apply to many domains. No matter what
the type of objective, they should always be evaluated for their
effectiveness.
The
behavioural approach to teaching is based upon the acquisition of
new behaviours
A behavioural approach to teaching assumes that the goal of instruction
is to provide students with classroom conditions that promote the
pairing of stimuli with desired behaviours Teachers using a behavioural
approach explicitly instruct students in learning basic skills and
knowledge through a structured, teacher-directed approach. One example
of the behavioural approach to teaching is direct instruction. This
approach to teaching is most frequently used in the teaching of
basic skills and knowledge, in the primary and elementary grades,
and in teaching remedial classes.
The
cognitive approach to teaching focuses on meaningful learning and
helping students understand and respond to the world in multiple
ways.
Two approaches to instruction based on cognitive theories are the
information processing approach and the constructivist approach.
Both of these approaches emphasize the meaningful organization of
information. The information processing approach to teaching emphasizes
the mental manipulation and transfer of information encountered
by students while the constructivist approach emphasizes the meaningful
creation of reality by students.
The
humanistic approach to teaching addresses the noncognitive variables
in learning.
The humanistic approach to teaching emphasizes noncognitive variables
such as students’ needs, emotions, values, and self-perceptions.
The goal of this approach is to help students better understand
themselves as learners. This approach to teaching argues that student
success in the classroom is as highly influenced, if not more influenced,
by how students feel about themselves and their abilities as it
is by the actual cognitive skills they possess.
The
social approach to teaching is based upon teaching students to teach
and learn from one another.
The use of the social approach to teaching, as exemplified by cooperative
learning, has grown in popularity over the past 25 years. The reason
it has become so popular is because of its success. It has been
shown that much of the student learning that takes place in the
classroom results from interactions between students. Through group
work and peer collaboration, students can often help each other
understand a phenomenon or concept in ways that teachers cannot.
Technology
enhances the different approaches to teaching. Tutorials
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- Applying Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques to Social Skills Instruction
- Cognitive Approach
- Humanistic Theory
- Intelligence
- Humanism and Open Education
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Educational Technology's Effect on Models of Instruction
Motivation
Behavioural
and social learning theories provide one way to explain motivation.
Behavioural theories provide insight on the topic of motivation by
discussing changes in behaviour Individuals are motivated to carry
out certain tasks and behaviours based on self-reinforcement (intrinsic
motivation), reinforcement from others (extrinsic motivation), and
by observing others receiving reinforcement (social learning).
Cognitive
theories provide another way to explain motivation.
Cognitive theories argue that motivation is influenced by a variety
of cognitive factors. The attributions we make about task outcomes
(successes and failures) impact our motivation. Other factors such
as achievement needs, interest, and a desire to master one’s
environment also contribute to one’s motivational level.
The
humanistic view provides another perspective on motivation.
According to Abraham Maslow’s humanistic view, we are motivated
to satisfy a number of needs. Among these needs are physiological
needs, safety needs, belongingness and love needs, esteem needs,
and self-actualization needs. Only when we have met the lower needs
can we attempt to fill growth needs such as the need for self-actualization.
The
perception we have about ourselves impacts motivation.
Self-concept, how we view ourselves, and self-esteem, the value
we give to these descriptions, are both important influences on
motivation. Self-esteem plays a role in our beliefs about attempting
and carrying out given tasks (self-efficacy). Our self-esteem changes
as we encounter new situations and outcomes. Self-efficacy affects
the goals we set, how persistent we are in achieving those goals,
and the attributions we make for success and failure.
Technology
can play a vital role in enhancing student motivation.
Technology can be used to support and develop both intrinsic and
extrinsic motivation among students. Technology allows students
to explore a wide range of topics and areas of interest and can
provide an interesting and intriguing option for learning.
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- Motivation
- Strategies to Enhance Adult Motivation to Learn
- The
Effect of Learning and Motivation Strategies Training on College
Students’ Achievement
Classroom Management
There
are several different leadership styles that teachers can use to
manage a classroom. Most
teachers and researchers agree that preventing problems in the classroom
is key. If
behavioural problems do occur, there are a variety of techniques
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There
are a variety of factors that can be associated with school violence.
Violence in American schools is a growing problem for teachers.
Violence is the result of a variety of factors, including biological
factors, gender-related cultural influences, academic skills and
performance, interpersonal problem-solving skills, psychosocial
factors, and school environment factors. Teachers need to be aware
of these multiple factors as well as others to help prevent these
factors from turning into problems. Finding ways to help students
fit in and achieve academically can help to prevent school violence.
Technology
can be used to encourage students to stay in school.
Various forms of technology can be useful in helping teachers manage
their classrooms as well as keep students interested in staying
in school. However, since technology is not a cure-all, teachers
need to consider and monitor the ways in which technology can be
used to address classroom management issues.
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Assessment of Classroom Learning
Assessing
student learning is an important responsibility for all teachers.
Classroom assessment includes two major types of activities: measurement
and evaluation. Measurement is assigning numbers to certain attributes
that provide information about how much knowledge and skill students
have learned while evaluation is making judgments about the adequacy
or acceptability of each student’s level of learning. Both
of these aspects of assessment are important because they help to
determine students’ learning progress as well as their strengths
and weaknesses.
Teachers
can use a variety of different measurement techniques to help them
determine what students have learned.
Teachers determine the type of measurement technique they are going
to use based upon their objectives. Broadly defined, objectives
fit into one of two categories: knowing about something and knowing
how to do something. Written tests are used to assess those objectives
related to knowing about something. Performance tests are used to
assess those objectives related to knowing how to do something.
There are many different varieties of both written and performance
tests.
Two
main approaches to evaluating students are the norm-referenced approach
and the criterion-referenced approach.
Both of these approaches to evaluation are commonly used in classroom
assessments. The norm-referenced approach to evaluation involves
grading that is based upon comparisons between students. In contrast,
the criterion-referenced approach to evaluation involves grading
that is based upon comparisons between individual student performances
and some pre-set criteria.
Since
assessment plays an important role in teaching and learning, it
is important to be aware of inappropriate testing and grading practices.
Researchers in the area of assessment have observed and described
a number of inappropriate practices. These practices include providing
insufficient instruction before testing, keeping the nature and
content of the test a secret, and changing grading criteria, to
name a few. No matter how inappropriate the practice, students always
suffer.
In
recent years, a variety of technological advancements have been
developed to enhance assessment in the classroom.
Technology has helped teachers reduce the amount of time they spend
on assessment. Computer-based technology now allows for the efficient
creation of test-item banks, assembling of examinations, maintaining
of student records, and generation of reports. With very little
effort, teachers are able to generate complex profiles of student
progress. In addition to reducing teacher time, technology has also
been used in student performance assessment. Students can create
digital portfolios to display their educational progress within
a class as well across grade levels.
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- Rethinking Formative Assessment in HE: a theoretical model and seven principles of good feedback practice
- Assessment
- 9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning
- The Collaborative Research Model: Student Learning Teams in Undergraduate Research
Understanding and Using Standardized Tests
Standardized
tests are commonly used to measure student achievement. Standardized
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In
recent years, standardized tests have been increasingly used for
accountability purposes.
Over the last decade, state education agencies have begun to establish
learning standards and to adopt testing programs to determine how
well those standards are being met. In addition, standardized tests
are also being used to make decisions about teacher rewards or demotions,
school district funds and accreditation, and student promotion.
Using standardized tests in these ways is commonly known as high
stakes testing. Currently, there is very little consensus as to
whether using testing for these types of decisions is appropriate.
Standardized
testing is currently being implemented at the state level in all
50 states.
All 50 states assess student achievement through the use of standardized
tests. The most common subject areas tested are English (reading,
language arts), math, science, and social studies. States use test
scores for a variety of purposes including, school accountability,
financial rewards, student graduation, and others. In the past,
these state standardized tests consisted largely of selected response
items. Today, states are beginning to incorporate more performance
type items like portfolios and direct writing assessments.
Technology
has been developed for all phases of testing - preparation, administration,
and scoring.
Technology has assisted in test preparation by supplying a myriad
of preparatory materials such as self-testing guides, exemplars,
and problem-solving scenarios. In recent years, technology has also
been used in administering and scoring tests. Many standardized
tests, like the ACT or SAT, may now be taken on the computer. In
addition, several national testing services have begun to use computer
programs to grade items such as essays.
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Becoming a Better Teacher by Becoming a Reflective Teacher
Student
evaluations are a useful source of feedback for teachers.
Students are with teachers on a daily basis, which makes them a
good resource for evaluating teachers. The judgments students make
of teachers are based on hundreds or thousands of hours of contact,
which is much more time than a principal or other adult observer
spends. Student evaluations come in two main forms - daily feedback
in the form of attentiveness, facial expressions, restlessness,
disruptive behaviour, etc., and end-of-the-semester or end-of-the-year
feedback in the form of a questionnaire or evaluation form. Both
types of evaluations provide valuable information for the teacher.
Peer
assessments are also useful for teachers.
In almost every classroom, principals and other school personnel
spend time observing teachers. These observations, although evaluative
in nature, provide important feedback for teachers in terms of their
strengths and weaknesses in the classroom. In addition to the principal,
other teachers in the building can provide important feedback on
instructional techniques for teachers, specific information that
students might not be able to provide. Information like this can
also be obtained through the use of electronic discussion forums.
In
addition to student and peer assessments, self-assessment is a valuable
source for feedback.
Self-assessment is an important technique for gauging one’s
progress. Self-assessment techniques include analysis of an audiotaped
or videotaped lesson, reflective lesson plans, and a guided reflection
protocol. Teachers can also use reflective journals to assess their
progress. Reflective journals can be used to store instructional
ideas and techniques as well as to record observations and reflections
about teaching. Journals allow teachers to put in writing what they
are thinking about and note how they can improve. By having information
in writing, teachers can go back and implement what they were thinking.
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