Why Educators Should Do Research. Educators need to conduct research in order to make effective decisions about student learning and student achievement. In addition, teachers must be reflective about their practice in order to make appropriate changes and accommodations, especially for diverse student populations. Complete both parts of this assignment: Part 1: Read the following articles about being a reflective practitioner:
a. “The Articulated Learning: An Approach to Guided Reflection and Assessment”
b. “The Role of Reflection in the Differentiated Instructional Process”
Using information you gathered from the articles, provide an analysis of the following questions: What does it mean to be a reflective practitioner? Why should teachers be reflective? How would you describe yourself in regard to being a reflective practitioner?
