As we all know, self reflection is crucial to student learning. It empowers them to be honest, set goals, and even gives the opportunity of peer feedback. The use of PBP tables has changed my Kindergarten classroom environment.
It's woven into our day through the use of visual 'I can' statements for each subject including picture examples, having a student feedback sign that's passed around after work is shared with the whole class, and showing 1,2, or 3 fingers after a lesson is taught to self reflect. Holding up 1 finger represents needing a little more support on what was taught, 2 is almost proficient, and 3 fingers is proficient. I do believe it is important to teach your students they aren't always going to be a 3, in fact most of the time when they first are learning something new, they won't be a 3 right away! The same goes for feedback. I encourage students to dig deeper than just saying they think someone's writing is beautiful- but WHY is it beautiful? Did they add a feeling inside their drawing, did they use spaces in their writing? (these directly connect back to our 'I can statements'), etc.
The use of all these things couldn't have been made possible in my classroom without my amazing instructional coach, Liz Orman. If you're looking for ideas or just support, she's an amazing resource for all things PBP!
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