Maximizing Self-Reflections in the Classroom: Enhancing Learning for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Description

What if we could guide children to self-reflect on their level of understanding, to learn what concepts they truly grasp and to identify those concepts with which they still struggle—before and after being assessed on these concepts? What if they could take this information and produce a plan to help themselves master material before an assessment? This practical book will enable you to work with students more effectively so they can evaluate their own levels of understanding, and determine strategies to get them from where they are academically to where they need to be. You’ll also find out how to involve families, since self-reflection works better when students, teachers, and families partner in the learning process. Appropriate for K-8 teachers and curriculum coordinators, the book is perfect for teamwide book studies and teacher training. Examples are included throughout, and the appendix tools can be downloaded for classroom use. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Support Material Table of Contents Meet the Author Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Significance and Philosophy The Pre-Assessment Student Self-Reflection The Post-Assessment Student Self-Reflection Chapter 2: Setting the Scene Getting Students to Use the Pre- and Post-Assessment Self-Reflections Chapter 3: From the Student’s Perspective Chapter 4: From the Teacher’s Perspective Establishing a Safe Environment Where Students Will Take Risks and Be Honest with Themselves, Their Parent(s) and You Chapter 5: From the Parent’s Perspective Chapter 6: Snapshots from the Classroom Vignette 1: The Pre-Assessment Reflection Vignette 2: The Pre-Assessment Reflection Vignette 3: The Pre-Assessment Reflection Vignette 4: The Post-Assessment Reflection Vignette 5: The Post-Assessment Reflection Chapter 7: Sample Quiz and Reflection Analyses in Math Classes 1st Grade Quiz and Reflection 8th Grade Quiz and Reflection Ravi’s Quiz Chapter 8: Pre- and Post-Assessment Student Self-Reflections in English Language Arts (Writing and Reading) Writing Reading Chapter 9: Putting It All Together Overview of the Sequence for Including Pre- and Post-Assessment Self-Reflections Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Appendix: Sample Pre- and Post-Assessment Student Reflection Formats and Uses Sample Pre-Assessment Student Self-Reflection Templates Pre-Assessment Student Self-Reflection Template Sample Post-Assessment Student Self-Reflections Works Cited