Student Teacher Reflection Tips
Being a mentor for a student teacher is a very important job. You have many responsibilities when you are a mentor. If you aren’t sure where to start, you are in the right place. I have some tips and resources for you! This is the ninth in a series of posts about mentoring a student teacher. Keep checking back for more tips and resources.
Mentoring a Student Teacher Topics
- Part 1: Preparing for your Student Teacher
- Part 2: Introducing your Student Teacher
- Part 3: Releasing Responsibilities to your Student Teacher
- Part 4: Communicating with your Student Teacher
- Part 5: Planning with your Student Teacher
- Part 6: Observing your Student Teacher
- Part 7: Giving Feedback to your Student Teacher
- Part 8: Grading Tips for your Student Teacher
- Part 9: Reflecting with your Student Teacher
- Part 10: Thanking your Student Teacher
Why to use Student Teacher Reflection
Reflection is a HUGE part of teaching. New teachers and veteran teachers need to reflect all. the. time.
It is very important for your student teacher to learn how to reflect on his/her lessons.
That’s where you come in as the mentor teacher. Your role is to teach your student teacher how to reflect and guide him/her through the process.
Start by asking him/her to think about what went well and what didn’t go so well.
That’s basically it.
Early on in your student teacher’s experience, you should reflect with him/her. Explain what you thought went well and what needed to be changed. Try to explain your reasoning as best as you can.
Your student teacher can slowly start the reflection process on his/her own once you know he/she feels comfortable reflecting on all aspects of the lesson.
