Research suggests that reflection is related to effective teaching, especially instructional behavior, classroom organization, and teacher expectations (Giovannelli, 2003). Reflection is especially important for beginning teachers who often hold unrealistic views about the problems they will encounter and believe they already have all the knowledge and skills they will need to be effective teachers (Brookhart & Freeman, 1992). This chapter focuses on the process of reflection. It will help you realize the importance of reflecting on teaching. Further, it will recommend ways to enhance your own reflective abilities.
