Students often ask lecturers for examples of reflective writing. However, many lecturers are reluctant to provide them. That’s because reflection is intensely personal. How one person would write a reflection is not the same as another. Hence, there is a danger that if you use examples, you will try to follow them as a guide, … Read more…
There are many different models of reflection. They vary from the straightforward to the complex. Ultimately, though, all the models are based on the simple progression of thinking about what happened to you and what it means to you for the future. However, you may be asked to write your reflection using a particular academic … Read more…
The best reflective writing structure is the one that works for you. Reflection is entirely personal, so if you adopt the structure of someone else, then you may be trying to “fit a square peg into a round hole”. It won’t quite work for you. So, tip number one for ensuring you produce a good … Read more…
If you are asked to write a reflective essay you will find you are in a better place to start if you already have compiled a reflective journal. All you need is a pen and a notebook. Yes, you do need to write it by hand and not type it on your laptop, or worse … Read more…
Writing a reflective essay for university is a common requirement. Indeed, university lecturers are increasingly using reflective essays as a means of assessment. That’s because, done properly, a reflective essay is an excellent way of demonstrating the extent of your learning and understanding. Keep a journal The first step in writing a reflective essay happens … Read more…
Back in 1910, the American philosopher, John Dewey, wrote in his book “How we think” that reflective thinking has consequences. That’s an important point. Reflecting on any aspect of your life makes no difference to you unless it has an impact upon what you are going to think or do in the future. That’s the … Read more…