Teacher Work Sample revised 8 24 2011-1

18Factor 6:Reflection on Teaching and LearningYou should address the following topics within your reflection:A. Interpretation of student learning: Conclusions made about the extent to which each of the learning goals were met. Explain the greatest barriers to achieving learning results.B. Insights on best practices and assessments as related to students: Student motivation and behavior to create learning environment. Student social interaction and self-motivation. Active engagement of student learning.C. Alignment of learning goals with assessment data: Connect learning goals, instruction, and assessment with assessment data.D. Implications for future teaching: Identify two successful activities or learning experiences and explore reasons for theirsuccess. (Cite theorist.) Identify two activities needing strengthening, modification, etc., and explain yourrationale.E. Implications for professional development: Reflect on your own abilities and identify what professional knowledge, skills, ordispositions (e.g., attitudes, values, and beliefs) would improve your performance inteaching this unit. Select and discuss your most significant learning insight from teaching this unit. Describe your plan for meeting your professional goals. (Cite a workshop or class.Be specific.)[Suggested total page length for Reflection on Teaching and Learning: 4 pages]