After reading sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 of Chapter 1, you’ll want to locate and spend time exploring 2 concepts or principles which intrigued you most. You’ll want to dive deep into these compelling concepts, but Reflective Writing does a little more than uncover what you learned. Reflective writing gives you the opportunity to explore what you think about your learning, why you know what you know, and how you may use what you’ve discovered (in this class and beyond). You will refer back to portions of the text which have drawn your attention the most, but remember you are not simply restating what the text (or videos) have said. You’re attempting to dig deeper…. to wonder…. and to reflect on what you have realized or what you have “figured out” so far. Reflective Writing may be a little different than what you’re used to, so take a look at this brief video (stopping and starting when necessary). Make sure you click on “cc” (closed captioning) if you have difficulty understanding the Australian dialect. Library Youtube Research and Learning Channel. (2017, June 18). Reflective writing [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2qZX3M_9MY If you’ve taken time with this video, you ought to have a clearer insight into your assignment here. Basically, you’ll want to take those 2 concepts or principles you’ve chosen from Chapter 1 and Describe what you learned (Be clear, be accurate, be specific.) Explore why you know this (What details– examples, facts, stories, statistics, etc. were provided in the reading that helped you understand?) Articulate how this new information may impact your experiences in this class, in your personal life, or in your career. (Again, you want to be clear and specific here.) If you’re not sure, take some guesses, go ahead imagine, explore. Ask yourself “What if?” and “How can that be?” Feel free to incorporate other thoughts or perspectives about the concept (or principle) you’ve chosen. We want to see what you are thinking about (or grappling with) at this early point in the class. Spend time on this. Bottom line: Reflective writing isn’t formal writing. You are not required to use MLA or APA citations, but you do want to develop a minimum of 15 to 20 sentences per concept and incorporate important insight from the reading. Ultimately, you’ll upload your writing to the Assignment Link. (There are many approaches to this assignment. Be creative! Make it your own.) Review the rubric to see how the assignment will be evaluated. Rubric Reflective Writing Rubric Reflective Writing Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity Reflective writing uses clear, expressive, and accurate language. 5 pts Reflective Practitioner The language is clear and expressive. The reader can create a mental picture of the situation being described. Abstract concepts are explained accurately and make sense to an uninformed reader. 4 pts Aware Practitioner The language is somewhat expressive; there are minor lapses in clarity and accuracy. Abstract concepts are not fully described. 3 pts Reflective Novice There are frequent lapses in clarity, expressiveness, and/or accuracy. Explanation of concepts makes no sense to an uniformed reader. 0 pts Unacceptable Assignment is not completed, or language is unclear and confusing throughout. Concepts are either not discussed or are presented inaccurately. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance Reflective writing is based on significant and meaningful learning experiences. 5 pts Reflective Practitioner The learning experience being reflected upon is clearly meaningful and relevant to student and course learning goals. 4 pts Aware Practitioner The learning experience being reflected upon shows some (minor) relevancy to student and course learning goals. 3 pts Reflective Novice The learning experience being reflected upon shows little attempt to demonstrate relevance and/or relevance is unclear to the reader. 0 pts Unacceptable Assignment is not completed or there is no attempt to describe relevancy to student and/or course learning goals. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis Reflective writing examines deep learning experiences. 5 pts Reflective Practitioner The reflection moves beyond simple description of the learning experience to a thorough analysis of how the experience contributes to student understanding of self, others, and/or course concepts. 4 pts Aware Practitioner The reflection demonstrates student attempts to analyze the experience, but analysis lacks depth. 3 pts Reflective Novice Student makes attempts at applying the learning experience to understanding of self, others, and/or course concepts but fails to demonstrate depth of analysis. 0 pts Unacceptable Assignment is not completed, or reflection does not move beyond description of the learning experience(s). 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterconnections Reflective writing connects current learning experience with course materials, past experiences, and personal goals. 5 pts Reflective Practitioner Significant course materials, student experiences, and/or personal goals are incorporated into the reflective writing. 4 pts Aware Practitioner The reflective writing includes minimal, underdeveloped connections between course materials, past experiences, and/or personal goals. 3 pts Reflective Novice The reflective writing mentions course materials, but with no attempt to connect them with past experiences, and/or personal goals. 0 pts Unacceptable Assignment is not completed, or course materials are inaccurately represented or not mentioned.
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