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Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective

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Welcome back to the Teaching with Valor Podcast. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving into a topic that is truly the cornerstone of great teaching—reflective teaching and practice.
Reflective teaching isn’t just about thinking back on what went right or wrong in a lesson; it’s about a continuous, intentional process of examining our teaching methods, understanding their impact, and making meaningful adjustments. This approach is key to becoming the best teacher you can be, as it involves a commitment to learning and growing from every experience, every lesson, and every day.

Whether you're just starting out in your career or have been in the classroom for years, reflective practice can transform your approach to teaching. It helps you see your classroom through fresh eyes, understand your students better, and refine your strategies to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Today, we’ll explore what reflective teaching is, how you can incorporate it into your daily routine, and how it benefits both you and your students. And for our parent listeners, we’ll wrap up with a special bonus segment answering a common question about how reflective teaching impacts their child’s education.
Show Notes
For more information on this topic check out the following resources below:
Resources and References:

• Brookfield, Stephen D. – "Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher": A comprehensive guide to developing reflective practice.
• Edutopia – Reflective Teaching Strategies: www.edutopia.org - Articles and videos on reflective practices in education.
• The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Classroom Research by Nancy Fichtman Dana and Diane Yendol-Hoppey: A practical resource for teachers interested in engaging in classroom-based research.
• Teaching Channel – Reflective Teaching Tools: www.teachingchannel.org - Tools and strategies to help teachers reflect on their practice.
• Harvard Graduate School of Education – Project Zero: www.pz.harvard.edu - Resources on reflective teaching and professional growth.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!