83. Why Teachers Should Complete a Yearly Review (and How Reflection Builds Resilience)
Why Teachers Should Complete a Yearly Review (and How Reflection Builds Resilience)
This episode is about why teachers should complete a yearly review—and why this practice is more than just a feel-good exercise.
Recorded at the end of the year, this episode explores how structured reflection can support teacher wellbeing, resilience, and long-term growth. Drawing on research, personal practice, and classroom reality, this conversation makes the case for slowing down, capturing what mattered, and intentionally carrying lessons forward.
This episode connects directly to a related article on Why Edify and resources available inside the STRONG Teacher’s Lounge.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why rest should come before reflection
- How yearly reviews help consolidate learning and reduce stress
- Research on writing, reflection, and emotional processing
- How reflection counters negativity bias and rumination
- Practical questions teachers can use to review their year
- Why choosing “three words” can bring clarity and closure
If this resonates, consider sharing it with a colleague who could benefit from slowing down and reflecting before moving forward.
🔗 Mentioned Resources
- Related article: Why Reflection Works: The Science-Backed Case for Teachers Completing a Yearly Review - https://www.jeremyajorgensen.com/why-reflection-works-the-science-backed-case-for-teachers-completing-a-yearly-review/
- Why Edify Yearly Review (available inside the STRONG Teacher’s Lounge) - https://www.skool.com/the-strong-teachers-lounge-3476/about
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