Recognizing the value of reflection begins when candidates reflect on their performance during each of their professional courses at Athens State University. As teachers and students move into the next century, new situations will occur and new problems will need to be faced and solved to an even greater degree. A teacher who can solve problems in novel situations is one who can grow with the changes in schools and in society. That teacher is one who can teach students to do the same. Modeling and performance go hand in hand.
Teaching is an active profession.
A teacher's effectiveness is proven in performance in the classroom. Modeling is a performance-based activity. Teachers who model for students are providing an example of behavior to be learned whether intentional or not. Reflection is essential to performance in the classroom. When teachers reflect on their performance, they are able to make thoughtful personal evaluations.