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

WhatArticleSays

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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