Facilitator of Literacy Self-Reflection Form

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Few activities are more powerful for professional learning than self-assessment and reflection on practice. We learn not so much from our experience, but from the reflection on our experience. When completing the form, provide reflective statements for Planning and Preparation, Learning Environment, Delivery of Service and Professional Responsibilities.

Planning and Preparation  Demonstrating knowledge of current trends in specialty area and professional development  Demonstrating knowledge of the district and schools’ programs, and levels of teacher need in delivering that program  Establishing goals for the instructional support program appropriate to the setting and the learners served  Demonstrating knowledge of resources, both within and beyond the school and district  Planning the instructional support program, integrated with the overall school program  Developing a plan to evaluate the instructional support program. Reflection :

Opportunities for Growth :

The Environment  Creating an environment of trust and respect  Establishing a culture for ongoing instructional improvement  Establishing clear procedures for staff to gain access to instructional support  Establishing and maintaining norms of behavior for professional interactions  Organizing physical space. Reflection :

Form H: Staff Self-Reflection Form (Staff) 1 of 2 Delivery of Service  Collaborating with leadership teams in the design of implementation of best instructional practices  Engaging learners in learning new instructional skills  Sharing expertise with staff e.g., through teaching model lessons, presenting workshops, facilitating study groups  Locating resources for teachers to support instructional improvement  Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness Reflection :

Professional Responsibilities  Reflecting on practice  Preparing and submitting reports  Coordinating work with other specialists  Participating in a professional community  Engaging in professional development  Showing professionalism, including integrity and confidentiality  Attendance Reflection :

Form H: Staff Self-Reflection Form (Staff) 2 of 2