Title: 10 Reflective Questions for Teachers to Use Every Day – Wabisabi Learning
Headings: 10 Reflective Questions for Teachers to Use Every Day
10 Reflective Questions for Teachers to Use Every Day
Why We Reflect (Or Should Probably Start)
10 Reflective Questions for Teachers to Use
1. What was my best moment today and how can I have more moments like it?
2. What was my most challenging moment and why? How will I respond next time?
3. Were my students excited to be in class? If not, what can I do to change this?
4. How was my mood with others today and how can I improve it?
5. How well did I communicate with others today and how can I do this better?
6. In what ways did my students surprise me most today?
7. How did I support my colleagues today and how will I continue to do so?
8. What are the biggest obstacles to improving my practice and how will I overcome them?
9. What did I do today for myself and why is this important?
10. What do I want everyone to be able to say about me?
Where Transformation Begins

Content: Reflective questions allow us to see past negativity and circumstance and ask ourselves, “how can I do even better next time?” Ultimately, we do a grave disservice to our students as teachers if we deny them the opportunity to use reflective questions for self-assessment and improvement. By the same token, we must give ourselves permission to do the same thing. When it comes to a profession as challenging as teaching is, asking the right self-reflective questions can help you determine many useful things including: what works and doesn’t work in your classroom
where your biggest challenges are and how to overcome them
how you can improve professional development
what you are most fearful of in your profession and how to face it
where you are bringing undue stress upon yourself
how you can better foster relationships with learners/parents/administrators/colleagues
These are only a few examples of the insights teachers can gain from using self-reflection. 10 Reflective Questions for Teachers to Use
Begin in earnest to use these reflective questions for teachers as both a meditative practice and an active pathway to being better than you were the day before. 1. What was my best moment today and how can I have more moments like it? This question is a great one to start with because it ensures your reflection begins on a positive note. Think back to that moment and who experienced it with you—students, colleagues, or both?