Difference Between Reflection and Reflexivity

                Reflection vs. Reflexivity: With Examples

Aspect	Reflection	Reflexivity
Definition	Thinking about what happened and how to improve it next time	Examining how your identity, beliefs, and social context influence your teaching
Focus	Lesson content and teaching technique	Self, relationships, and power dynamics
Depth	Surface-level or technical	Deep, critical, and contextual
Example 1: Classroom Management	"The students were noisy during my lesson. Next time, I will use a better classroom management strategy."	"Why did I feel threatened when students talked? Is my approach rooted in a belief that a 'quiet class' equals a good class? How does my cultural view of discipline influence this?"
Example 2: Student Engagement	"Only a few students answered questions. I need to ask more open-ended questions."	"Why do I always call on the same confident students? Do I unconsciously favor students who speak English fluently? How can I challenge this bias?"
Example 3: Use of Examples in Teaching	"Students didn’t relate to the examples I gave. Next time, I’ll use more familiar examples."	"Why do I always draw examples from urban life? Am I unintentionally ignoring students’ rural context? What does this say about whose knowledge I value?"
Example 4: Gender in the Curriculum	"I should include more female figures in the science curriculum."	"Why did I forget to include them in the first place? Do I have unconscious gender biases that affect how I present knowledge in class?"