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Module Eight Portfolio Project: Professional Reflection


Caroline A. Triggs
Colorado State University Global Campus
OTL:502 Learning Theories and Models of Instruction
Dr. Melanie Shaw
March 27th, 2016

PROFESSIONAL REFLECTION

Module Eight Portfolio Project: Professional Reflection


This assignment focuses on reflecting on the implementation of a lesson plan that was
designed around the book, The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching, by Goodwin and
Hubbell. As part of this reflection, I will explain what worked well, what I would do
differently next time, and what things need to be considered to ensure the touchstones are
properly implemented each day. This assignment also includes a chart of time management
during the implemented lesson, which pertains to touchstone 9; I make the most of every
minute.
What Worked Well
It is upon reflection of this assignment that I realized the importance of being a proactive teacher. The 12 Touchstones force teachers to be mindful of every component of the
lesson. Ive learned that organization and forward-thinking is quite advantageous when
building touchstone-supported lessons. Building a rubric early in the planning stages of the
final lesson was extremely beneficial in the development of the other lesson components. It
was quite helpful to have a learning target guideline to reference as I created learning tasks.
Another element that worked well was the pre-assessment administered prior to planning the
lesson. The rubric and the pre-assessment are both things that were done very early in the
planning stage and made it much easier to implement the necessary touchstones remaining.
What I Would Do Differently
It is difficult to answer what I would do differently. Looking back, I struggled a great
deal with unpacking the standard. I think this was primarily difficult, because I do not have
access to any Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that align to the curriculum I am
currently using in Korea. I think in future lessons, I will study CCSS outlined for English
Langage Learners (ELL) and try to mold them in to what I need to do for my students.
What Needs to be Considered Daily to Implement the 12 Touchstones

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Initially, the thought of being able to chronologically piece together all 12 of the
touchstones seemed incredibly daunting. After having spent two months studying them
exclusively, they are now fresh in my mind and I can float through them all with ease. I think
the things that need to be considered daily are the main milestones that house the
touchstones; be demanding, be supportive, and be intentional. If an educator can keep the
main milestones in mind, the touchstones that fall within are easy to remain cognizant of.
Educators should remind themselves daily of the three milestones and make sure that lesson
planning is pro-active and organized.
Conclusion
Teachers are bombarded with new research, new ideas, new methods, and new
systems to implement. Keeping track of all of this new information can be incredibly
overwhelming. One of the greatest things about The 12 Touchstones is that they allow you
to neatly organize and compartmentalize all of this new information as it is received. It is
now easier than ever to be an effective teacher, because all you need to do is make sure you
are implementing the 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching.

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Graph 1. Time management in a 40-minute class

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References

Goodwin, B., & Hubbell, E. (2013). The 12 touchstones of good teaching: A


checklist for staying focused every day. Alexandria, VA: Association
for Supervision & Curriculum Development.

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