
Module 1 - Session 10
REFLECTION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Shifting to Teaching Across Learning Environments (TALE)

GETTING STARTED
OVERVIEW
Welcome to TALE Academy Module 1: Shifting to Teaching Across Learning Environments (TALE)!
Goal – The goal of this module is to prepare educators to intentionally design and offer learning experiences that build upon the opportunities provided by different learning environments and formats.
Module Content – This module consists of 10 sessions that will support shifting to teaching across learning environments. Each session contains a variety of content and learning activities.
Session Content – You are beginning Module 1 – Session 10: Reflection and Continuous Improvement.
MODULE WORKBOOK
If you have not yet downloaded your personal copy of the TALE Academy Workbook for this module, do so now. See directions below. There is only one workbook for each module which contains activities for all sessions within that module.
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Step 1: Create your personal copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook.
Throughout this session, you will complete the session activities and take notes in the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook. You will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills you learn using your digital workbook. When you click on the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook link, you will be prompted to make a copy of the workbook. Once you do so, your notes and your work within your workbook will be visible only to you. Please note that the workbook is fillable using Google Slides. We do not recommend printing a copy due to the length of the workbook.
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Step 2: Get familiar with the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook.
Now that you have your personal copy of the workbook, review pages 1-7 to learn about the workbook’s contents and tips for using the workbook. Don’t forget to add your name to page 1 to personalize your workbook!
Step 3: Review “Key Terms” for Session 10 in the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook.
Your last step is to review the key terms for Session 10. For every TALE Academy session, the key terms are listed at the start of each new session in the workbook. You can return to the key terms page(s) of your workbook throughout this session to add your notes.
GUIDING QUESTIONS & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
GUIDING QUESTIONS
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How can I reflect upon my learning from this module to impact my teaching practices across learning environments?
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How can I effectively embed new practices/concepts in my teaching?
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What additional skills/knowledge will I need as I shift my targeted practices?
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, you will be able to do the following:
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Examine through self-assessment your teaching practices across learning environments.
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Reflect upon how this module has impacted your mindset, practice, and future planning.
ENGAGE: ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
LEARN FROM OTHERS:
VOICES FROM THE FIELD
The following video highlights the observations of New York State educators on how they have reflected on their teaching practices.
WORKBOOK
ACTIVITY
Before you begin, it may be helpful to visit the steps of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle for guiding changes in your practice. Within a PDSA cycle, educators take the following steps:
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Reflect upon the change in practice they wish to make (Plan) and create learning questions and data collection tools
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Conduct (Do) the change in practice
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Reflect (Study) data outcomes
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Make necessary changes and determine next steps (Act)
To activate your prior knowledge, please complete the following steps:
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In your copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook, complete Activity 1.10.1 – Plan-Do-Study-Act.
If you have not already created your personal copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy of the workbook.
EXPLORE: TOPIC OVERVIEW
READ, WATCH
Select from the learning modalities below to explore an overview of the topic for this session. You may read a magazine-style article or watch a video.
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You need to select only one option: read or watch.
As you read or watch, consider pausing and reviewing the key terms for this session in your workbook. You can add your own notes, ideas for application, or definitions of the terms in your own words.

READ
Dive into our Module 1 – Session 10 READ, a magazine-style overview of the session topic with infographics and links to resources.

WATCH
Tune into our Module 1 – Session 10 WATCH, a narrated, animated video that provides an overview of the session topic.
ESTABLISH: REFLECTION FOR ACTION
WORKBOOK ACTIVITY
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Return to your copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 1.10.2 – Module Goals Self-Assessment.
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If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy of the workbook.
EXTEND: DEEPER LEARNING
Extend your learning by engaging in a longer workbook activity and/or accessing additional resources.
This section is designed to help you begin a journey into deeper learning on the topic area.
WORKBOOK ACTIVITY
Return to your copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook and complete Activity 1.10.3 – Reflections. If you have not already made your personal copy of the Module 1 TALE Academy Workbook, you can make a copy of the workbook.
Time: 20 minutes
ADDITIONAL
RESOURCES
Teaching Strategies: The Value of Self-Reflection
Topic: Article providing pointers on self-reflection in teaching practices
Format: Article
Time: 5 minutes
Designing Across Delivery Modalities
Topic: Brief introduction to the different modalities for learning (e.g., in-person, online, hybrid/blended, hyflex, competency-based); includes hyperlinks for more in-depth exploration
Format: Article with Video and Infographic
Time: 5 minutes
Self-Reflection as Professional Development
Topic: Questions to consider as a teacher learning new strategies
Format: Article
Time: 5 minutes
How Teachers Can Use Pedagogical Documentation for Reflection and Planning
Topic: Using documentation from lessons across learning environments to improve future lesson planning
Format: Article
Time: 5 minutes
Dr. Deming on Plan-Do-Study-Act
Topic: Succinct definition of the PDSA cycle by Dr. Deming, a pioneer in the study of quality and performance
Format: Video
Time: 2 minutes