What is Reflective Writing?
What is Reflective Writing?
Reflective writing is a process by which students reflect on what they have learned, how they have learned, and how they interpret and respond to the information. Reflective writing provides the individual with the opportunity to reflect on their experiences. Consider asking yourself some of the following questions.
- Identify strengths and gaps in knowledge.
- What key concepts, practices, ideas or information are you wanting to know next?
- How do you implicitly feel, think or understand your own knowledge and practice in your area?
- Do your actions match your words? Do you practice what you believe and say?
- What can you change in your practice to improve outcomes?
Reflective Models
Reflective Models
Students can use existing 'Reflective Models' in order to structure their reflections; Gibb's Reflective cycle (1988) and Kolb's Reflective Model (1984) are two popular models.
References
McLeod, S. (2013). Kolb's Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle. Simply Psychology. https://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html
Example
Resources
Reflective Practice by Using expressive and explorative writing combined with in-depth group work/mentoring alongside appropriate focussed research, it enables critical yet sensitive examinations of practice.
Writing at University: A Guide for Students by Writing at University offers guidance on how to develop the writing you have to do at university along with a greater understanding of what is involved in this complex activity. Writing is seen as a tool for learning as well as a product to be assessed.
