Reflection

How do you reflect?  Is it a brief passing thought or is it something you contemplate for awhile.

I have reflected on things and events in my personal life.....with smiles and sometimes tears.  I also as
a teacher reflect on the day and the lessons I teach to the students.  I don't casually think and move on
but I think deeper and apply meaning to the way I reflect.  I question myself about the lesson and how I
taught it.  I also think about possible ways to reteach or add on to a lesson that may be more effective.

I find that when I reflect about the students I take extra time.  Did they understand the objective of the
lesson?  Did I present it in ways that all learning styles gain from the lesson?  Did they connect with the
lesson and interact?  Was there any feedback from the students while I myself continue to learn along
with them?

I feel reflection is a very important part to guide tomorrow.  We must take the time to reflect and to
be honest with ourselves of how events/lessons are viewed and received.  Reflection is a life long "tool" that
can benefit not only ourselves but the people around us.