Paparazzi and Self-Awareness: Reflective Practice Using Digital Technology
Keywords:
professional development, perspective-taking, self-awareness, reflective practiceAbstract
In the era of selfies, photo-bombs and Facebook, candid
captures of interactions with others in the classroom have taken on new
meanings. Seeing ourselves in moments when unaware of our
professional demeanor, pictures can become a powerful tool for
professional development. An evidence-based reflective Insight into
Interactions workshop was developed based on observations made
through university and elementary classroom activities with teacher
education candidates and professionals from two disciplines, teacher
education and school counseling. This professional development session
created by an academic peer focused on analyzing both lived experiences
and candid pictures through the eyes of professionals and students.
These reflective debriefings resulted in more articulate self-awareness,
perspective taking, and non-verbal communication skills.
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