September 09, 2014

Article on “Reflecting Teaching: Professional Artistry Through Inquiry” by James G. Henderson discuses deliberative inquiry as an on-going learning process. It focuses on different points of view of how to solve problems. Thus, teachers are not only looking at one perspective, but many more. This article educated me to be a well- rounded educator. The problem I may encounter in my teaching career may constantly change, because learning new ways is evolving. Another important aspect I took close to heart is having a caring environment. A caring environment helps illuminate any fear in the deliberative process. More importantly, social and emotional learning is essential for a caring environment. Students will feel safe to communicate and have a positive atmosphere. They will feel self-regulated and have a social awareness in their classroom environment as well as outside of the classroom. Teachers will look at many possible solutions to reflect on inquiry and continue to ask more questions to solve solutions.