Let’s start with what you think about reflection and what you already know about reflective writing. Take a few minutes to reflect on your answers to the following questions and then complete the self-assessment quiz.
How often do you think about how you learn?
How often do you think about past learning experiences?
How often do you think about the relationship between your learning experiences and future decision or actions?
Do you think that reflection can have an impact on your academic and professional development?
Task: Complete the following self-assessment quiz to find out what you already know about reflective writing.
If you didn’t score very well, don’t worry! This lesson will be very useful to you and your future academic studies.
Lesson objectives
By the end of the lesson, you will….
have examined a reflective writing model
have considered the content and organisation of reflective writing based on the model
have identified language required in reflective writing e.g. pronouns, tenses, linkers and vocabulary
have completed tasks using samples of reflective writing from various disciplines