During my time on the PGDE course, both in university learning and, more obviously, during my professional practice placements, I realized the importance of reflection in within the teaching profession. Not only does reflecting on best practice benefit children's learning, it also increases the teacher's confidence and ability to make decisions and deliver lessons. “Reflective teaching is largely about confronting these characteristics of ourselves in a constructive and objective way that incorporates a continuing capacity for change and development” (Moon, 2004). Since starting the course, I have been questioning my own actions and evaluating the best alternatives to develop my practice by accepting constructive criticism from more experienced professionals. I found that by writing weekly reflections, I was able to develop my critical evaluation skills, not only to recognize parts of the lessons that could be changed, but also to identify the implications those changes would have. “As a beginning trainee teacher, they do not identify the implications of their teaching experiences nor do they show how they have modified or altered their practice in light of these reflections” (Dixie 2007). I find that I now think about why I'm taking a specific action and can consider alternatives without needing to write it all down. Teachers must be competent in all three aspects of professional development in order to successfully meet the needs of children. Each aspect of the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) (2006) model of thinking exists in coalition with each other in order to produce well-rounded professionals who have the knowledge and understanding, skills and abilities, personal values and engagement.... .. middle of article ......this new knowledge and learning will inform future teaching practices. It is not enough to be competent in one aspect of teacher development, it is clear that each element is linked and must exist together. If there are only two aspects, the teacher will not become a successful professional. For example, a person who has all the knowledge and understanding of the subject but lacks the skills and abilities to teach the subject would not be able to teach effectively. The same would be true if the person possessed great skills and abilities, but had no professional value or commitment to the teaching profession. Applying knowledge and understanding through the use of professional skills and abilities, while considering in this process your own personal values ​​and commitment to teaching, is fundamental to learning and development throughout life..