Critical Incidents
Critical Incidents and Action Planning
A reflective teacher does not reflect on the average. They reflect on specific moments where something significant happened, good or bad. These moments, called critical incidents, give reflection something concrete to bite on. This chapter walks through what critical incidents are, how to plan deliberate action around them, the indicators of a reflective practitioner, the five key features of reflection, the conditions that ensure reflection produces learning, and the tools and social criticality that connect reflection to wider change.
Specific occurrences in teaching that you consider significant; positive or negative; light-bulb moments
Selecting a target, planning a program, evaluating effectiveness, and answering the five action-plan questions
Intellectual quality, deep understanding, supportive environment, engagement with diverse contexts
Five features of reflection, the four principles of learning, common-sense vs. pedagogical thinkers
Reflective journals, portfolios, and the social-constructivist view of professional development
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