The rhythms of the academic calendar give us frequent opportunities to begin anew. Fortunately, even the roughest semester eventually ends, and we can look forward to a fresh start next time.
Effective teachers pause to reflect on their practice.
The period between the ending of one semester and the beginning of the next is a good time to think about what we've done well and what we want to change and improve. Becoming a more reflective teacher does take an investment of time. But even five minutes a day can be a good start. The potential benefits for ourselves and our students are well worth the effort. End of Semester Reflection Activities Student evaluations of our teaching provide one source of input for our reflections.