By Mary Anne Mather, Managing Editor
TERC’s Using Data for Meaningful Change Blog
Source: Rowland School District, CA
We don’t learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience.
John Dewey
States, districts, education reform pundits…they force our reaction to standardized test scores. But there is more to data than those somewhat controversial numbers currently being used in many places as the primary data point to inform changing policy and practice, and even to rate teachers. Unfortunately we don’t hear many talking about “reflection data.” Let’s take the time to collect data via reflective practice…and teach it to students. Then we’ll all be on sounder ground for tempering test scores with meaningful data that can potentially drive sustained changed.
In his blog entry, Mark Clements focuses on teaching reflection to students, but it’s a lesson to take to heart as professionals, too.
The Importance of Reflection in Education
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