The best way to improve teachers is to turn us all into robots with microchips in our brains. I would like a special bionic arm that can crush things. That would be the best way. The hard way is to be constantly self-reflective. I believe that all CIs are required to post online their thoughts on how well the class worked that day. They have provided an excellent model on how to be a self-reflective practitioner. Could I have explained it better? Why didn’t this group activity work? Looking at their papers, where are the gaps of knowledge?
Making sure all (or most) of the student are engaged in the material being taught seems to be the most important self-reflective question to ask. Communication with other teachers seemed to be essential in developing one’s teaching toolbox. This all requires being open and willing to change methods and accept criticism.
