@article {Webster:2008:0730-3084:1, author = "Webster, Collin A. and Schempp, Paul G.", title = "Self-Monitoring: Demystifying the Wonder of Expert Teaching", journal = "Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance", volume = "79", number = "1", year = "2008", abstract = "Recent research indicates that self-monitoring is a common practice of expert teachers. Through self-monitoring, experts identify their strengths and weaknesses in teaching and devise strategies that help them to continue on a path of professional excellence. The purpose of this article is to propose effective self-monitoring practices for teachers based on this research. These practices include assessing and adapting four fundamental aspects of teaching: (a) instructional skills, (b) teaching perspective, (c) personal characteristics, and (d) knowledge base. By learning to self-monitor, teachers can efficiently and continuously develop their expertise throughout their career.", pages = "1-58", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/aahperd/joperd/2008/00000079/00000001/art00013" }