EDU604 

Qno1   Differentiate between formal and informal

reflection? 
Answer; 
Both formal and informal reflection are the part of RP process. 
FORMAL REFLECTION 
 Formal reflection supplies guidance and a framework for the teacher as a part of
RP process. 
 Formal reflection also draws on researches and Theories. 
 Formal reflection in literature referred to as mindfulness. 
 Formal reflection is less personal than informal reflection. 
 Formal reflection is goal predicted. 
INFORMAL REFLECTION 
 Informal reflection develops awareness for the teacher of their own assumption
and relies on self-questioning. 
 casual reflection is characterized by the components of reasonable hypothesis,
individual articulation, adaptable construction, and mutual collaboration. 
 Informal reflection is personal reflection. 
 Informal reflection is more casual and spontaneous. 
 Informal reflection uses method like forum, fun activities, and conversation etc. 
Significance of Reflection for the reflective Practitioner in teaching process. 
 Reflecting on your philosophy is whether you gave your children opportunity to
express their thoughts and their feelings and support you give at independence level.
It also appreciating your own beliefs and values about teaching and learning. 
 Reflecting on values is also incredibly significant for the reflective practitioner
because it informs the decisions that you make in the classroom. It is also significant
part of reflective practice. It is important for you to become aware at the assumptions
that you hold and the beliefs and values that you have about teaching and learning,
and now all these things come together to create your professional identity. 
  It helps teacher promote a positive learning environment. 
 It allows teachers to respond and adjust issues. 
 Intelligent training assists with working with proficient development. You can
begin by straightforward intelligent practices, for example, getting ready and
afterward examining your class meeting. 
 Intelligent instructing and development completely complete one another.
Research and systems administration will aid you with staying aware of new and
inventive instructing procedures. 
 You can implement some reflective teaching strategies to troubleshoot and liven
up your classroom. 
 By reflection for the reflective practitioner in teaching process improving your
own organizational skills and enhancing problem solving skills. 
 Reflection also supplies recognizing emancipatory benefits. 
 Encouraging a democratic environment within your classroom has its benefits.
You can associate even more uninhibitedly with your understudies, raise issues, and
 convey information a lot simpler. Democracy within the classroom environment also
makes it easier for your students to open discussions with you or between themselves.