Education reflection

Ling Zhang

EDT 500

Level of Knowledge and Skills

As I portent as an educator, I am knowledgeable in classroom management skills, including community, positive regard, and a positive learning environment. I have been promoting a culturally responsive learning environment by making informed classroom decisions, creating a welcoming environment, and building agency and identity in learners. This knowledge is instilled during the course training and competency training workshops I attend regularly.

Areas to Improve

Although I have been performing better in enhancing culturally responsive learning, I can still improve in two areas: one, the area of setting a favorable physical learning environment. I utilize the class layout already existing. I have not been fond of altering the set layout to fit my objectives. Although I have been working for myself, I have learned through this resource that a physical environment affects learning performance. It is not all about being tidy like I like it, but making movements easy, removing distractive items, air circulation, and lighting (Fisher et al., 2016, p 54-70). I need o to improve by adapting to an environment that will maximize the teaching practice and boost the learning experience. Two, I need to improve in keeping records. Keeping instructional records has been a tall order for me. Non-instructional record-keeping is not even my concern. However, I have realized that keeping both instructional and non-instructional records is good in identifying and commenting on the learners’ academic and social progress. For instance, I will use academic performance records and correlate them with outdoor behavior records to judge improvement in learners' academics and social behavior.

Educator Level

Currently, I am at the developing level. I have slightly good understanding and connectedness with learners implement learning criteria with fidelity. Slight adjustments to move to the maximum level are necessary. I would need to begin to accept continuous learning concepts and respect every individual’s views and values. I will need to consider my work as a resource mobilizer and developer of others to better responsible persons in the future. This implies that I must cultivate morals and social responsiveness in learners and allow them to grow holistically (Fisher et al., 2016, p 54-70).

Reference

Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Hite, S. A. (2016). Intentional and Targeted Teaching: A framework for teacher growth and leadership. ASCD.