Driscoll’s Model of Reflection!

Why I am using this model:
I am using this model because I find it to be very versatile, allowing me to choose how much or how little I want to share. It emphasizes both the positive and negative aspects of the experience, which I believe is crucial in the reflection process. It also encourages accountability and provides clear action steps on how to improve teaching methods for future demonstrations. One drawback of this model is that it can sometimes come across as repetitive.

What Stage?
During science class, I did a class demonstration based on the Grade 4 BC science curriculum’s big idea of how energy can be transformed. To demonstrate this, I used two glass beakers, one containing cold water and the other containing hot water. I added blue food coloring to the cold water and red food coloring to the hot water. This allowed us to observe that in the hot water, the food coloring spreads faster because the particles are moving faster. In contrast, the particles in the cold water move slower, causing the food coloring to diffuse more slowly. I reacted by being patient and observing what was happening, and my fellow students seemed engaged and enjoyed the demonstration.

So What?
I enjoyed doing the demonstration because I felt confident in the material I was sharing. Reflecting on the experience, I believe I did a good job overall. Some positive aspects of the event were that everyone grasped the concept, and the transition in teaching went smoothly. A negative aspect was that I accidentally put the wrong colored food coloring in the beakers (blue in the hot water and red in the cold). However, I think everyone had a similar positive experience from the demonstration.

Now What?
The demonstration had a positive impact on me, as it gave me a deeper understanding of what it’s like to perform one in a class setting. In the future, I will double-check my materials beforehand to ensure everything is done correctly and to avoid causing confusion for my students. I could improve my performance by finding more ways to make the demonstration more engaging or by enhancing my worksheet to better align with and support the demonstration.

Resources:

Diligent Elaboration of Driscoll Model of Reflection