Throughout my time on the PGDE course in both undergraduate learning, and more evidently during my placements in professional practice, I have come to realize the importance of reflection within the profession of a teacher. Reflecting on best practices not only supports children's learning, but also increases the teacher's confidence and ability to make decisions and teach lessons. “Reflective teaching has a lot to do with addressing such characteristics of ourselves in a constructive and objective way that incorporates an ongoing capacity to change and develop” (Moon, 2004). Since undertaking the course, I have been questioning my actions and evaluating the best alternatives to develop my practice while accepting constructive criticism from more experienced practitioners. I found that through writing weekly reflections I was able to develop my critical evaluation skills, not only to recognize parts of lessons that could be changed, but to identify the implications that these changes would have. “As novice teacher trainees, they do not identify the implications of their teaching experiences, nor show how they have modified or altered their practice in light of these reflections” (Dixie 2007). I find that I now consider why I'm taking a specific action and can contemplate alternatives without needing to write it all down. Teachers must be competent in all three aspects of professional development to successfully meet children's needs. Each aspect of the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Reflection Model (2006) 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 'commitment.... .. half of the paper ...... these new insights and learning to inform future teaching practice. It is not enough to be competent in just one aspect of teacher development, it is clear that each is interconnected and must coexist. If there are only two aspects, the teacher will not become a well-rounded professional. For example, a person who has all the knowledge and understanding of the subject but lacks the skills and abilities to impart the subject would not be able to teach effectively. This would be the same if the person had great skills and abilities but no professional values ​​or commitment to the teaching profession. Applying knowledge and understanding through the use of professional skills and competences, whilst in this process considering one's personal values ​​and commitment to teaching is fundamental to lifelong learning and development.