Educator Reflection Tips, Volume II: Refining Our Practice

by Jami Fowler-White

The Educator Reflection Tips book series is designed to deepen the knowledge and increase the skill set of profession educators. Each book in this series includes a multitude of resources, along with the probing reflection questions designed to provoke readers to think deeply about their classroom experiences, past and present, and to take specific actions aimed at refining and improving their craft which will enhance teaching and learning in schools. After reading this book, you will begin to take charge of your own professional growth. No longer will you depend solely on the traditional method of waiting on feedback from administrators and colleagues. You will be equipped with instruments to routinely consider where you are on the self-reflection continuum and use the tools provided to take action steps for improvement. Volume II in the series takes readers on a deep-dive to determine habits of effectiveness in these critical areas:

Classroom Competence
Critical Literacy
Cyber Connection
Classroom Culture

The ten reflection tips highlighted in Volume II invite readers to embark upon a journey of contemplation, heightened awareness, and action-oriented transformation. Each Reflection Tip is uniquely crafted to empower educators to think critically about key factors which influence student outcomes. Additionally, the accompanying infographics offer ready-made tools which can be used individually. In the pursuit to help students achieve academic excellence, teacher must continuously seek out strategies to add to their instructional toolbox. Let’s redefine how you approach instruction together.

154 pages, Paperback

First published March 2, 2021

About the author

Jami Fowler-White is an Educational Specialist who began her career as an elementary school teacher at the age of 21. She spent ten years molding and educating young minds, earned National Board Certification in the area of Middle Childhood Generalist, and served as the Technology Coordinator for her school. From there she went on to spend the next nine years, as a Title I Instructional/Professional Development Coach were her primary role was to help teachers strengthen their knowledge of content pedagogy and research-based instructional strategies which could be used to increase student achievement. During this time, she also helped to train other Instructional Coaches within her district, served as a Tennessee Candidate Support Provider and mentor to National Board Teaching Certification First-Time and Renewal Candidates in her state, and became a charter member of the Tennessee Core Advocate Network in the area of Foundational Literacy. After serving as an Instructional Coach, Mrs. Fowler-White was promoted to the role of Assistant Principal at her school, went on to renew her National Board Teaching Certification, is currently serving as a mentor to National Board Teaching Certification candidates across the United States, and is a charter member of the of the National Board Network of Accomplished Minorities. Additionally, Mrs. Fowler-White is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Lastly, Mrs. Fowler-White serves as an Assistant Principal in Shelby County Schools in Tennessee.

Reviews

[Trelane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jami did a fantastic job reminding educators of the importance of reflecting on our practice. She has broken down this important process according to the many aspects of teaching that we face and provided us with guiding questions that help us lead ourselves to possible solutions and improvement of our craft as education professionals. It is a succinct resource that I will go back to reference frequently.