Theoretical and Practical Foundation

The platform is a writing tool for your reflective writing, resource sharing and access, teaching practices and experience sharing. It is a virtual community of practice where we can discuss ideas; collaborate with each other and the Virtual Specialist. You will be provided with expertise and offered valuable feedback on your inputs and discussions. Engage in peer support and collaboration through thoughtful comments.

When teachers engage in deep reflection, they can better understand their strengths, weaknesses, and the contexts in which they operate. Teachers who reflect regularly tend to view classroom obstacles as opportunities for learning rather than threats, allowing them to grow personally and professionally [1].

Research indicates that teacher reflection positively impacts resilience, as it supports teachers in dealing with stress and uncertainty in their work environments [2]. By engaging in reflective writing, teachers can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they face, identify potential solutions to mitigate stress, and increase their resilience [2].

References

1. Marianna Fokaidou and Pavlina Hadjitheodoulou Loizidou. "Reflections on Resilience: A Teacher’s Professional Learning Journey." Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, vol. 8, no. 3, 2019. Link to PDF
2. Qingzhi Heng and Lina Chu. "Self-efficacy, Reflection, and Resilience as Predictors of Work Engagement Among English Teachers." Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 14, sec. Educational Psychology, 2023, article 1160681. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1160681, Full Text