Cultivating self-awareness: Pause, connect and celebrate through the reflective process with Selena Woodward

Take Notes with Jen Rafferty

If I know one thing about you, it is that you are a dedicated teacher.

Despite all the hardships you endure, being an effective teacher is, undoubtedly, a priority for you.

Now, when it comes to challenges and triumphs, do you ever wonder why some things work out and why some don’t?

One of the most important tools for being an empowered educator is the reflective process.

By reflecting on your experiences, you can align your purpose, understand what makes you happy, and develop an awareness of why things work out or don't.

This reflective process also helps you tune into your body and create a culture of celebrating even the hard stuff. Which is why I’m excited for episode 26 of Take Notes with Jen Rafferty!

Today, I’m joined by a special guest Selena Woodward.

Selena is a teacher, mentor, mother and the voice of The Reflective Teacher Podcast. She will be sharing her insights on the importance of reflection, especially for school teachers who want to build a fulfilling life and career.

Here’s a reminder to pause, notice, and reflect on the things around you, even if it means leaning into the difficult emotions. By doing so, you can enhance your effectiveness as a teacher and ultimately achieve a more rewarding career.

Stay empowered,

Jen

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About Selena:

Selena is the voice of the Reflective Teacher Podcast, a university Lecturer and an English and Drama teacher who coaches Educators around Australia through the Accreditation process. With years of experience working with the AITSL standards, she is well known for her clear, helpful and easy to implement tips and tricks for making the process of evidence gathering and reflective practice easier. Her mission to give teachers the perspectives and tools that they need to get the most out of the reflective process. She strongly believes that reflective practice is all about helping you to connect with what you already do everyday, to see your impact, to celebrate that impact and to share that with your students.

Connect with Selena here:

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IG: @edufolios