Brookfield’s four lenses provide a powerful framework for teacher reflection, helping educators critically examine their practice and grow professionally. The lenses encourage teachers to view their teaching from multiple perspectives: their own experience, the eyes of their students, colleagues’ perceptions, and the lens of educational theory.
By reflecting through these different angles, teachers can identify what’s working well, uncover blind spots, and explore new approaches to teaching and learning. For example, seeing a lesson through pupils’ eyes can reveal whether explanations are clear or tasks engaging, while colleagues’ feedback can highlight overlooked strengths or areas for development. Drawing on educational theory helps connect practice to research, ensuring decisions are informed and purposeful.
This staff meeting starter provides opportunity for staff to discuss using these four lenses to engage in a more comprehensive and critical analysis of their teaching, leading to more effective and impactful instruction.
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