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The document discusses the importance of maintaining a reflective journal for teachers, highlighting its dual purpose of recording instructional ideas and personal reflections on teaching. It emphasizes the rewarding nature of teaching, particularly in witnessing student growth and fostering a supportive learning environment. The ultimate goal is to equip students with knowledge, confidence, and values for their future.

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The document discusses the importance of maintaining a reflective journal for teachers, highlighting its dual purpose of recording instructional ideas and personal reflections on teaching. It emphasizes the rewarding nature of teaching, particularly in witnessing student growth and fostering a supportive learning environment. The ultimate goal is to equip students with knowledge, confidence, and values for their future.

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Session 1 – Developing an Individual Development Plan

Reflective Journals

To monitor your progress, try to have a reflective journal. Snowman and Biehler
(2000) gave two purposes of developing a reflective journal: “(1) to serve as a
repository of instructional ideas and techniques that you have either created from
your own experiences or gleaned from other sources, and (2) to give yourself a
format for recording your observations and reflections on teaching.”

Snowman and Biehler (2000) showed these two journal entry samples from two
teachers as presented in Figure 1.

One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching


is witnessing students grow intellectually and
emotionally. Moments when a student finally
grasps a challenging concept or shows
improvement in their confidence are deeply
fulfilling. The opportunity to build meaningful
connections and contribute to someone’s
lifelong journey makes teaching uniquely
gratifying. y goal as a teacher is to create a
safe, engaging, and stimulating environment
where students feel motivated to learn and
grow. I hope to equip them not only with
knowledge but also with the confidence and
values to navigate life successfully.

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