Activity 7 - Paper or Electronic?

Now that you have an opportunity to consider the merits of the paper portfolio and the eportfolio, which format will you choose? Explain your answers. Hit the comment link below and share!

Activity 6 - Your Teaching Statement

What is your teaching philosophy or statement? Explain how you came up with that statement / philosophy. Hit the comment link below and share with everyone your story!

Activity 5 - Who Should Be Your Mentor?

In your opinion, do you a think a portfolio mentor is necessary for you to compile a portfolio or would you rather compile it yourself? What are some of the reasons for your choice? Hit the comment link below and write away!

Activity 4 - Which One For Me?

Having looked at some examples of the type of reflection activities and platforms available, which one would you consider engaging in to start off your journey as a reflective practitioner and what are some of the potential pitfalls you think might hinder you? Do also suggest how you intend to get around these pitfalls. Hit the comment link below and share your thought!

Activity 3 - Action Research in Progress

Watch video 1 first. The short clip shows a new teacher at work for the first day. See what happens. Watch video 2 next. What action did Lou Anne Johnson do with her class to transform them? Was it worthwhile? Share your thoughts by clicking the comments button below!

Activity 2 - Levels of Reflection

Now that you have heard about the idea of "Levels of Reflection", share your thoughts on:

•Give an example of how a teacher could operate at each of the three levels.

•Which level of reflection do you find yourself working at now?

•Do you think a lecturer should always operate (reflect) at any particular level?

Hit the comment link below and write away!

Activity 1 - Reflective Thought

Is reflective thoughts useful for lecturers? What do you think? If only King Xerxes did some reflection?! Hit the comment link below and leave your thoughts. Real names only please! Thank you!