Kent Rodman
Ch. 10 R&R

1. It is important to set aside time for reflection because school is rapid. Before moving to another project or task reflection allows time for students to feel good about their accomplishments and also may cause knowledge to stick more permanently.
2. It is important to reflect and elaborate on what they have done over the semester or project because it allows for students to reveal things they may not know about themselves. This will help them grow as learners and reflect on all the skills and knowledge they have learned and acquired. This is also a perfect time for you to reflect as a teacher and look at tools you used, as well as what was effective and what needs rethought.
3. Schools build tradition and identity by becoming known for things. A reputation for fun projects will spread through the community and future students will be ready to enter your classroom and learn before they are even old enough. Reputations are powerful, whether they are good or bad is up to you.
4. It is important to celebrate a project because it shows students accomplishments and gets other students motivated to do projects in the future. If students can see that you are excited, they will be excited as well because everyone knows excitement is contagious. So don't fake it, be excited and celebrate in whatever ways you can. Whether it be posting projects in the hallway, on websites, or word of mouth, continue to celebrate.
5. Concepts in this chapter relate to what we are doing because we are coming to the end of a semester. School is fast paced and doesn't wait for us to allow time for concepts to sink in. By reflecting and celebrating what we have accomplished, learned, or just realized we can spread a reputation among the student population as well as allowing concepts we have learned to sink in more permanently.