Many teachers reflect informally: "That lesson felt good," or "That period was a disaster." Marzano argues that these generalities are useless for professional growth. True reflection, he insists, must be focused on specific elements of instruction.
Marzano suggests that without a structured way to look back at our teaching, we tend to rely on our "gut feelings." And while intuition is valuable, it isn't always accurate. Becoming a Reflective Teacher Dr. Robert J. Marzano.pdf
Dr. Marzano gave us the science of teaching. He proved that reflection is not a soft skill—it is a rigorous, evidence-based discipline. Whether you find the official PDF through ASCD or buy the paperback, remember: The paper doesn't teach; your reflection does. Many teachers reflect informally: "That lesson felt good,"