Reflection

In this step of the research process, you will reflect upon your experience in the Research Course. Reflection is an essential part of learning as it enables you to:

Consider the implications of your process and thinking
Enhance your ability to be an independent learner.
Use your experience to shape future goals and determine how your experience can support you in the future.

Writing Process

Teacher Resources


	“He maintains that such reflection on assumptions and presuppositions (particularly about oneself) leads to "transformative learning" Mezirow- 1990. As you work through the many elements of this course you will be challenged to engage in a rigorous academic process. Included in that process will be new learning, working with others, establishing mentor relationships and presenting your findings to others. You will benefit from spending time thinking about your experiences and your reactions to the process. Thinking about your thinking is called "metacognition".
Writing a Journal
		Use the resources, tools, and examples below to follow the steps in the writing process. Setting Up Your Journal Your reflective journal will be part of the course wiki. It is a place for you to reflect privately upon your experiences, learning and reactions. The journal is a private space to be viewed only by you and your teacher. Under the direction of your teacher you will work through the reflection questions in the following categories: Field Experience What did working with experts in the field teach me? What did I do to fully participate in the process? How did working with a mentor help me to accomplish my goals? What was the most helpful to me? What was the least helpful to me? If I were doing this again, I would do the following things differently? I used to think…now I think. Presentation What did I learn about myself as a presenter? How did I handle any feelings of anxiety I had? What strategies worked best in regard to preparation? What strategies worked best in regard to presentation? The part I liked the most was… The part I liked the least was… Future How did this experience prepare me to be college, career, or military ready? What new learning can I carry into my future? How has this experience changed me? I used to think…now I think. If I were advising a future student I would tell them…
Teacher Resources
		Unit Overview Lesson Plans Teaching Students About Metacognition: Empowering Students with Learning Strategies METACOGNITION: Study Strategies, Monitoring, and Motivation Developing Metacognition Construction of Individual Meaning Articles About Reflection from the Research and Investigation Guide - Secondary: Reflective Thought, Critical Thinking Critical Reflection Reflective Thinking What Does Reflection Mean to Us? Cultivating Student Reflection Articles About Student Journals: Student Journal Writing Journal Writing Rubric Reflective Journals Reflection Strategies