Top tips for reflective practice for English language teachers
In this webinar with Anestin Lum Chi, explores the what, why and how of reflective practice. We will start by discussing what reflective practice is and explore a range of tools and strategies you can use to reflect. Next, we will discuss problems and solutions to implementing reflective practice in teaching, and participants will reflect on their teaching practice. You will leave with more confidence in knowing which reflective strategies and tools will work in your context and why.
Anestin Lum Chi is a multi-award-winning English and French language teacher from Cameroon, who has also worked and studied in the UK. She is also a British Council certified trainer and a language consultant. Anestin is passionate about innovative teaching methodologies and teachers' professional development. Anestin also gave a talk – Using emojis to help develop writing skills – at our Teaching the four skills webinar event in November 2024.
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00:00:00 – Welcome and introductions
00:02:30 – What is reflective practice?
00:05:02 – Why reflective practice matters
00:07:26 – Gibbs’ reflective cycle
00:09:02 – Individual vs group reflection
00:13:54 – Tools for reflection
00:22:05 – Lesson study
00:23:28 – Cooperative development
00:28:12 – Making reflection practical
00:34:04 – Avoiding burnout
00:38:04 – Celebrate small wins
00:40:00 – Choose tools that work for you
00:41:03 – Q&A: student feedback
00:43:43 – Q&A: avoiding performative reflection
00:47:00 – Q&A: barriers to reflection
00:52:09 – Q&A: managing time and well-being
00:56:26 – Q&A: SMART goals in large classes
00:58:29 – Q&A: cultural and educational context
01:00:05 – Closing remarks and next sessions