Reflection is the key to being successful at anything we do. In the field of teaching, reflection is one of the greatest tools for professional development bar none. Unless an educator is able to objectively analyze the teaching and learning processes that take place within his classroom every day, true learning will never each its full potential. That's why it is important to think about the why behind teaching. What made you want to become a teacher? If you teach students with disabilities, why were you drawn to that specific group? What impact did you hope to have on students? How did you make goals and analyze their progression? Now is the perfect time to reflect, in the midst of challenges and uncertainty. Why? Because the answers to the questions that you pose will renew your strength, your hope, and your faith in what you do every day. Teaching is not an easy job, as many parents now realize as they struggle to home school their children. It is often a thankless job with ...
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