Getting Ready
Read and think about the following quotation: (5 minutes)
"There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge. . . observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination."
– Denis Diderot
Consider the following questions:
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Does this quotation apply to a school setting? How? Why or why not?
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How and when do you reflect on your teaching practice?
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How do teachers at your school typically reflect on their practice?
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Is there space for formal reflection at your school?
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How do you feel this affects your practice?
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