Note on the Personal Reflection
The aim of a personal reflection is to give the student an opportunity to relate a personal understanding of the course. To highlight not just the described learning outcomes but also draw attention to challenges and areas of difficulty. Think of it as a statement of what you determine to be the key learnings and contribution of the course. It can be critical, highlighting gaps etc. Ultimately it is a personal statement of your own (perhaps new or changed) perspective on the subject, new understandings, difficulties, and insights.
Grading criteria:
The Personal Reflection is authentic, critical, supported by evidence and descriptive, conveying your own personal learning insights.
- A single page, approximately 500 words.
- Is it original? Is it your own work? (this is a basic requirement)
- Are the insights and learning described authentic? Does it honestly communicate your personal learning on taking this class?
- Is it critical? Critique isn't a bad thing. It challenges your own and others, even the subject itself. Consider prior understandings, misunderstanding, new knowledge, or changes in understanding?
- Are statements supported with examples? For example, comments or reflections on the homework tasks, the project, themes and subject matter?
- Core concepts? At the very best the reflection offers a compelling account of the significance of some of the key ideas arising in the course.
