GUIDED SELF-REFLECTION: A TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: 

Social-Emotional Learning | Self Care for Staff

In 2025 when teachers are being asked to do so much, it is important for teachers to pause and reflect on their attitude toward the act of teaching. Teaching is always more involved than just the execution of effective lesson plans.  

This reflective workshop will focus on three important questions:  

• As a teacher, how do I view my students? 
• As a teacher, how do I view myself?  
• As a teacher, how do I view the act of teaching? 

Teachers will be challenged to reflect on their personal dispositions as professionals. They will be encouraged to check out their mindset to see if they are still focused in a positive direction. (This workshop protects the privacy of all individuals as they take this self-reflective journey.) 

 

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR 

Jim Connell, PhD has been in education for over 50 years and has experience at the PreK through graduate school levels. He has been actively involved with The Literacy Cooperative in sponsoring their Teacher Academies. Jim’s professional development focus has been on helping teachers see themselves more clearly and gain confidence in their teaching.