THE REFLECTIVE PAPER
What is the Reflection Paper?
The Reflection Paper is worth 10% of your entire course grade. This is for every course you undertake in the program.
In a reflection paper, you write about your own learning and personal experiences and analyze them. This type of paper is structured as an essay, be sure that you are comfortable with the format for an essay.
The reflection paper should
i. show growth and development in the course and your learning.
ii. show how theory plus experience can contribute to learning.
iii. give a theoretical foundation for experience.
Analysis.
A reflection paper requires analysis. It is not enough to summarise. You need to analyse the activities and experiences of the course and explain their significance. The purpose of writing a self-reflection paper is to demonstrate that you have experienced, thought about, and integrated information associated with that experience. Typically, self-reflection papers use “I” statements (first person narrative). The Self-reflection papers needs to adhere to Harvard Style only when you are citing sources. You will need to use Standard English grammar and style, and successfully communicate your experience.
Presentation. The self-reflection papers should be double spaced with:
· Font Style: Arial AND Font Size: Main Headers 16, Sub headings 14, and body 12.
SECTIONS OF THE REFLECTIVE REPORT
Introduction. Provide overview of the rationale of the course, course objectives, your own objectives and learning outcomes in the course, assignments and context of the learning (methods), hours put into preparation and resources that supported your learning - your learning goals. (250 words)
Theoretical Framework. After the introduction, give a brief discussion of the theory, model, concepts etc. that you learnt during the course. This should be detailed and specific to demonstrate how the theory or concept can be practiced or used in a case – real context. You must demonstrate learning – what you learnt and in each case how you are applying the model or will apply it in your own scholarly and professional development. (450 words).
Personal Development. What surprised you? What did you learn that you didn’t know before? What did you already know, but learning something new changed your opinion? What knowledge and learning will you take with you and apply in your life? What do you wish you had done differently? How are you going to share the information you learned? (250 words).
Methodology. Briefly explain the method you are using to gather and present data. For example, did you keep a journal? Did you keep records? What resources are you using? (100 Words)
Recommendations And Conclusion. Summarise the situation you experienced before you took the course and applied the theory or model. Follow this by summarising any changes that you noted after applying the theory or the model to your profession or personally. This could be hypothetical. Finally comment on what improvements can be made to the course and its impact on the program. Also, address what you could better or if you think you did the best you could. (200 Words)
The Reflection Paper is worth 10% of your entire course grade. This is for every course you undertake in the program.
In a reflection paper, you write about your own learning and personal experiences and analyze them. This type of paper is structured as an essay, be sure that you are comfortable with the format for an essay.
The reflection paper should
i. show growth and development in the course and your learning.
ii. show how theory plus experience can contribute to learning.
iii. give a theoretical foundation for experience.
Analysis.
A reflection paper requires analysis. It is not enough to summarise. You need to analyse the activities and experiences of the course and explain their significance. The purpose of writing a self-reflection paper is to demonstrate that you have experienced, thought about, and integrated information associated with that experience. Typically, self-reflection papers use “I” statements (first person narrative). The Self-reflection papers needs to adhere to Harvard Style only when you are citing sources. You will need to use Standard English grammar and style, and successfully communicate your experience.
Presentation. The self-reflection papers should be double spaced with:
· Font Style: Arial AND Font Size: Main Headers 16, Sub headings 14, and body 12.
SECTIONS OF THE REFLECTIVE REPORT
Introduction. Provide overview of the rationale of the course, course objectives, your own objectives and learning outcomes in the course, assignments and context of the learning (methods), hours put into preparation and resources that supported your learning - your learning goals. (250 words)
Theoretical Framework. After the introduction, give a brief discussion of the theory, model, concepts etc. that you learnt during the course. This should be detailed and specific to demonstrate how the theory or concept can be practiced or used in a case – real context. You must demonstrate learning – what you learnt and in each case how you are applying the model or will apply it in your own scholarly and professional development. (450 words).
Personal Development. What surprised you? What did you learn that you didn’t know before? What did you already know, but learning something new changed your opinion? What knowledge and learning will you take with you and apply in your life? What do you wish you had done differently? How are you going to share the information you learned? (250 words).
Methodology. Briefly explain the method you are using to gather and present data. For example, did you keep a journal? Did you keep records? What resources are you using? (100 Words)
Recommendations And Conclusion. Summarise the situation you experienced before you took the course and applied the theory or model. Follow this by summarising any changes that you noted after applying the theory or the model to your profession or personally. This could be hypothetical. Finally comment on what improvements can be made to the course and its impact on the program. Also, address what you could better or if you think you did the best you could. (200 Words)