tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581264104869435812.post214046152858632741..comments2023-05-16T01:00:40.567-10:00Comments on Na Kumu Alaka'i - Hawaii's Teacher Leader Academy (TLA): Reflecting on ReflectionNa Kumu Alaka'i ~ Teacher Leader Academyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00317367660806818056noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581264104869435812.post-62372594055758507082016-08-21T18:09:09.728-10:002016-08-21T18:09:09.728-10:00I loved how you all brought meta-cognition to midd...I loved how you all brought meta-cognition to middle school students. I didn't get the opportunity to think meta-cognitively until I reached college. Since the moment I had that opportunity, I have never let go of that skill. I think it is so important for people to reflect, and I really think that reflection is individualized. Different individuals need to reflect in different ways. I agree with John Dewey's quote - "We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience." It is not merely enough to experience, but we must learn and incorporate reflection to make meaning of said experience. Kevin Arguetahttp://www.haartbeat.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1581264104869435812.post-39010067036448937932016-08-18T11:22:42.237-10:002016-08-18T11:22:42.237-10:00I think it is great for teachers to instill in stu...I think it is great for teachers to instill in students the power of reflection. I believe I had teachers in early elementary that were focused on journal writing and got me interested in just writing my thoughts until it became natural to not only write, but reflect on my learning. I believe it made me a better student and it taught me that in order to be a life-long learner, I need to spend time reflecting on what I know, so I can figure out the things I don't know. Because of this early childhood influence, I have kept a journal most of my life and as an elementary school teacher, I found many ways to have students write in journals and find think time to review what they were learning and to write it down in words. I know that journaling is giving the valuable resource of “think time” to students who might not take that time for themselves unless prompted. Melanie Nakashimanoreply@blogger.com