I feel that reflection plays a huge role in teaching. It enables us to progress and possibly change our ways of teaching. Reflecting after lessons is a great way in order to see what you may do differently and what you think is a good way for the pupils of your class to learn. It is also a great way of learning yourself and making changes to the way you learn things.

If there are issues you have had in class, reflection is a good way in order to move on from this. It can help you develop more skills and think about certain things that you need to work on as a teacher and how you can progress and make lessons more interesting and fun for the children in your class.

I reflect on what I have done each day even if it’s just something which isn’t really important. I drove a certain route to university today and it took me longer, maybe there is another route I can take tomorrow in order to avoid traffic and that will get me there quicker. I know that it’s a menial thing but that’s reflection and it is a part of everyday thinking.

I feel that when I start my placements in primary schools I will reflect on what I have learnt and achieved that day and how I can make it better in order for the children to learn more efficiently and to the best of my ability.