Reflective

It is almost time: re-authorization visit time. 

Our entire K8 staff has been reflecting since Fall of 2014 on both our IB programs. At the core of IB is the inquiry cycle, and a key component of inquiry is reflection.

According to the IB Organization students who are reflective, "give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development." -IB Learner Profile Booklet 2006

As educators we take the business of reflection seriously. It helps us learn about ourselves, our teaching practice, and our relationships with our students. We reflect to understand why we teach and how we teach. Reflection allows us to understand our strengths as well as our weaknesses. Reflection is work. Reflection takes time. Reflection is always well worth the effort if it is accompanied by thoughtful action.