Abstract
This is an unconventional thesis about the reflective look back at my first year of
teaching. The purpose of the thesis is to advocate for future, new, and current
teachers to start using the reflective practice to enhance student learn. It also
introduces the new in class reflective practice of Pause, Think, Use. In addition,
it takes a look at education concepts, i.e. pedagogy, instructional strategies,
action research, auto ethnography, and the new heightened auto ethnography.
Due to the level of importance of my students to me, a “Student Spotlight” has
been included before every chapter to recognize a student, who made a
difference in my life and teaching career.