Reflection is an integral part of The Five Components of an Effective Lesson Plan for both teacher and student. Building a time for reflection in each lesson supports a growth mindset, a willingness to learn from mistakes, and a celebration of achievements.
On a recent webinar at our Edmodo Café, Nadine Levitt, an education thought leader specializing in social-emotional learning and the power of music education, stressed the importance of reflection in teaching and learning: “We don’t actually learn from doing something; we learn from reflecting on what we’ve done.” That is the power of reflection!