Reflective Practice

A Journey from Pedagogical to Critical Consciousness Measuring Growth Through the Larrivee Survey of Reflective Practice As I complete the Survey of Reflective Practice for the second time this quarter, I'm struck by both the substantial growth I've experienced and the nuanced complexity of professional development that this instrument reveals. Seven weeks ago, I approached this survey with curiosity about my baseline reflective capabilities. Today, I engage with it as a sophisticated tool for understanding the multifaceted nature of reflective practice and its evolution through intentional professional learning. My Personal Assessment of the Survey Instrument Having now used Larrivee's Survey of Reflective Practice as both an initial assessment and a progress measurement tool, I've developed a much deeper appreciation for its theoretical framework and practical utility. Initially, the survey felt somewhat abstract—the distinctions between pedagogical and critical r...

A Research-Informed Analysis of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom Examining MIT Theory Through Evidence, Practice, and Critical Reflection After immersing myself in the foundational research on Multiple Intelligences Theory this week—including Howard Gardner's original framework, Moran, Kornhaber, and Gardner's implementation guidance, and Baş's comprehensive meta-analysis—I find myself both more convinced of MIT's educational value and more critical of its common misapplications. Using a Year 8 Design & Technology lesson as my laboratory for exploring research-informed MIT implementation, I've gained nuanced insights into when, why, and how Multiple Intelligences Theory can genuinely enhance student learning. The Research Foundation: What the Evidence Actually Says Before diving into classroom applications, it's crucial to understand what rigorous research reveals about MIT effectiveness. Baş's (2016) meta-analysis of MIT-based instruc...