Standard 8: Reflection and Continuous Growth
-The teacher is a reflective practitioner who uses evidence to continually evaluate and adapt practice to meet the needs of each learner.
Every student has areas of curriculum that they excel at, and areas that they struggle with. For some students, previous concepts still are a struggle, but current concepts are easier for them. Other students struggle with new concepts, but excel at previous concepts. I can use the information I get from both formal and informal assessments to guide my instruction to best fit the needs of my students. I also take time to reflect on my teaching practices through a journal. I write about what is working, what is not working, what I think I can do to improve student learning, and my immediate goals to address any issues.