Reflective Teacher Weblogs

I posted last week on the fact that a lot of teachers are writing and keeping blogs; which is great.

I also posted about how a lot of these blogs are not about teachers at work in their classrooms. They are not blogs where teachers reflect on their practice and use their blog as a tool to improve their practice.

I have recieved a few email since then from people in agreement with me. To that end, I am looking to collect a list of teacher blogs that are reflective; spaces where teachers write about their practices, and attempt to improve.

Anyone with the address of a blog that matches this description, can send it to me and we can begin a list of reflective practice blogs.

Comments

[Sean]

I have two that might fit the bill:

http://tln.typepad.com/

http://teachingtechie.typepad.com/learning/

Hope these help! I like the idea of blogging about teaching practices. As for me, I'm a little reticent to give too many details regarding my own classroom situation in such a public space. Yes, I know that it can be done, and I am considering it, but there are always some risks in publishing your thoughts as well. Thanks for asking the question though--

[Mrs. Ris]

I am a relatively new blogger, and have been trying to find "my voice" in the edusphere. When I read your post, I heard that little voice in my head shouting "YES!!" I really believe that talking about our teaching and what we do to get better is one path to increased student achievement.

In my post early this week, I mulled the idea of bringing back a self-evaluation tool for my second graders.... something I did a few years ago and let go by the wayside. Just writing about it spurred my thinking and translated into action I hope will benefit my students. I guess that's the point of REFLECTION,yes?

[Sally Ranson]

I am a Ph.D. candidate in the area of Early Childhood Education. I just finish with the development of a web discussion forum for teachers. This forum focus on analyzing the effect of teachers' behavior on the growth and development of children who are English Language Learners (ELL). The purpose of this forum is not to force teachers into a general mold but to promote reflective thinking in teachers. Teachers are encourage to analyze different vignettes, post comments or ideas with the objective to create patterns of effective practices for others to follow. I really hope you can stop by and help promote reflective thinking.

[Sally Ranson]

To visit the website, you can click on my name or go to earlychildhoodeducatorsforum.com

Sally Ranson