Of all evaluation methods, I find that self reflection is the most critical. Nevertheless it is an area Im weakest at.

Why the need for self-reflection? It is a professional requirement; it encourages us to understand our learners, needs and abilities part of the active learning process which is what Im encouraging students to do. Reflective teachers are more likely to develop reflective students who take responsibility for their own learning.I firmly believe that one cannot rely on a single evaluation technique. To have an effective on-going evaluation, several methods of evaluation have to be employed. It needs to take into account student outcomes and evaluations of the programme, peer

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classroom observation, peer evaluation of course syllabus and materials, as well as self-reflection.

Students can be brutally honest but are more likely to tell you what they think you want to hear. As my methods of obtaining feedback from them are more often from informal face-to-face chats, this is even more likely to occur. In the future I plan to use more formal, written, anonymous feedback mechanisms such as questionnaires. This would result in a more objective evaluation, allows for record keeping and for future comparison. It is often difficult to obtain peer observation and evaluation as there is always time constrains. Timetable clashes are often unavoidable and colleagues have to be committed to your learning as well as their own.The most distinctive of these very good teachers is that their practice is the result of careful reflection. They themselves learn lessons each time they teach, evaluating what they do and using these self-critical evaluations to adjust what they do next time. (Why Colleges Succeed, Ofsted 2004, para. 19)

The process of self-evaluation has been a humbling one. To ask for an evaluation is one thing but to receive feedback especially in the form of criticism is difficult. No one like to be told they are wrong or not doing well. However, it is a necessary evil, as to improve, one has to know their flaws and I soon overcame my pride.Circular List of Holidays - 2013

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