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Ready to use in your classroom, this presentation is an introduction to writing reflectively. This is the how, what, when and why of writing a reflection. It provides definitions and questions for students to answer in order to write an effective reflection. Writing reflections will enhance your students' learning.
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How to Write Reflectively in Secondary School and CollegeWhat do I think about what I read and learned?
REFLECTION
The What, How, When and Why of Writing a ReflectionAn Introduction to Reflection Writing for Secondary and College level students
What is a Reflection?
Your response to experiences, opinions, events or new information
Your response to thoughts and feelings
What is a Reflection? Cont. A way of thinking to explore your
learning
An opportunity to gain self-knowledge
A way to achieve clarity and better understand of what you are learning
What is a Reflection? Cont. A chance to develop and reinforce writing skills
And MOST importantly: A way of making meaning out of what you
study
How does a reflection help me? It provides me with an opportunity to think about
what I just studied.
A reflection is another way to solidify what I just learned by putting it into my own words
Ok, so…How do I write one? Use paragraph format and answer questions like
the following: First, assume your reader does not know anybody or
anything about what you read. Do NOT use pronouns. Use the person’s name. What did I just learn/read? Write a couple of sentences summarizing (but only a couple because remember this is NOT a summary!)
Why is what I learned/read important to me? How will I use what I learned/read? When might I use what I learned/read? How does it apply to me?
Sample Article to Cite
How to write a reflection, cont. Provide specific details from what you
read along with where you read it, then REMARK ON IT IN YOUR OWN WORDS For example: “The Smithsonian Institute
states that they are opening an exhibit detailing the contributions of Indian Americans in the United States. This will enhance learning for our school students in America and around the globe.”
Your thoughts
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When and Why should I write a Reflection? Reflections will be part of your secondary
and college life, so get used to writing good ones now
They will be used by instructors to gauge how well you have comprehended what was taught
Reflections provide more insight for your teacher than a simple test
Resources"Reflective Writing." The Learning Centre, UNSW Australia. The University of New South Wales, 2010. Web. 24 Feb. 2014."Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the Nation." Www.si.edu. Smithsonian Institute, n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2014.
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