Reflection
When I think of reflection being used in a classroom
environment, I think of the childhood game memory. This memory game engaged you to use problem
solving skills, cognitive and reflection skills to master the strategic
placements of cards. In the article “Where is reflection in the learning process?” I had an AHA moment a time or two. This article helped me to understand that, I,
myself, represent “a product of a standardized system where they (students)
were asked to memorized standardized information and spit that information out
on standardized tests.” (Gerstein, 2011).
This selection describes my learning process from K-12. Then I realized that my most productive usage
of reflective thinking skills occurred at the college level. At this learning stage, I understood how to
gather, sort and resort information to complete the reflection process. However, in my opinion, this is a late stage
for students to learn the reflection skill.
From the earlier assignments of branding, I believe students should
start the learning process of reflection as early as first grade. This will give students the opportunity to
learn and explore one’s self identity and develop intellectual intelligence. Children should be taught, “Thinking is a
state of mind, guessing is not thinking, thinking is life.” (Fisher, 2004).
Another AHA moment for me came in the “CRAP” assignment. Before enrolling in EDLD 5366, I had no idea what
efforts went into the development of logos.
Alcantara statement, “The best way to go about tackling this project in
my opinion is to pretend you’re an amnesiac.” (Alcantara, L. 2009). Helped me to understand what was needed to
accomplish my personal branding logo assignment. I was very satisfied with my ending
product. This learning skill will help
me to develop posters, brochures, bookmarkers and power point slides for co-
workers to utilize in trainings and seminars.
I will implement the use of web sites into my classroom
in the form of weekly blog entries. Each
student will be required to reflect on the lessons for that particular week and
make entries of the material they have learned and how they will use the skill
in the future. I foresee, PK-12
classrooms being a virtual learning environment in the future.
Reference
Alcantara, L. (2009). The art of
self-branding, Part 1 Retrieved from
http://www.lealea.net/blog/comments/the-art-of-self-brandign-part-one/
Fisher, Robert. (2004). Think
Books: Writing to Learn. In Teaching Thinking. Retrieved from http://www.teachingthinking.net/thinking/web%20resources/robert_fisher_thinkbooks.htm
Gerstein, J. (2011,
August 16). Where is reflection in the learning process? Retrieved
02/22/ 2012, from User Generated Education: http://www.usergeneratededucation.wordpress
