...Examples of Reflective Writing Example 1 I arrived on the ward at 7:30 ready to begin a 12-hour shift. After receiving handover, my mentor assigned me the job of bathing Mr B with the help of a healthcare assistant. Mr B has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a progressive disease of the nervous system with rapid deterioration due to spongiform encephalopathy. He is not expected to live to Christmas, even though he is only 19 years old. He is mentally aware of what is going on but is physically unable to demonstrate activities of daily living, including eating and drinking, has limited communication skills and is doubly incontinent. He is unsafe on his feet so mobilises with a wheelchair. I approached Mr B’s bed and asked his consent to take him for a bath. While the bath was running we began helping him to undress. He looked rather nervous. At the thought of myself being in his position, being the same age as him, I began to feel embarrassed too. I thought that I could not possibly be a professional individual if I let my embarrassment and sympathy get in the way of my nursing care. We assisted Mr B into the bath and started his wash. I knew he was uncomfortable and wanted to be able to wash himself, but was unable to do so. I was finding it difficult to look him in the eye, especially when it came to washing his genitalia. I tried to ease this by making conversation, but in a way this made matters worse. After the bath we dried Mr B, dressed him and returned him...
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...Examples of Reflective Writing Example 1 I arrived on the ward at 7:30 ready to begin a 12-hour shift. After receiving handover, my mentor assigned me the job of bathing Mr B with the help of a healthcare assistant. Mr B has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a progressive disease of the nervous system with rapid deterioration due to spongiform encephalopathy. He is not expected to live to Christmas, even though he is only 19 years old. He is mentally aware of what is going on but is physically unable to demonstrate activities of daily living, including eating and drinking, has limited communication skills and is doubly incontinent. He is unsafe on his feet so mobilises with a wheelchair. I approached Mr B’s bed and asked his consent to take him for a bath. While the bath was running we began helping him to undress. He looked rather nervous. At the thought of myself being in his position, being the same age as him, I began to feel embarrassed too. I thought that I could not possibly be a professional individual if I let my embarrassment and sympathy get in the way of my nursing care. We assisted Mr B into the bath and started his wash. I knew he was uncomfortable and wanted to be able to wash himself, but was unable to do so. I was finding it difficult to look him in the eye, especially when it came to washing his genitalia. I tried to ease this by making conversation, but in a way this made matters worse. After the bath we dried Mr B, dressed him and returned him...
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...it into the discussion post when you are ready to submit it. Reading 1. Read everything located under the Course Home link in the left navigation of the online course. 2. In order to successfully complete this week’s assignments, read the following chapter from the text, Adult Development and Lifetime Assessment: * Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview of Adult Development PDF Discussions To participate in the following Discussion Forums, go to this week’s Discussion link in the left navigation: 1. Domains of Development Identify the three domains of development, as described in Chapter 1 of the course text. Why is it essential to consider each domain when studying and discussing the theories of adult development? Provide an example of how one domain of development impacts the other two. Respond to at least two of your fellow students’ postings by Day 7. (You must create one initial post and at least two responses, for a minimum of three posts for this discussion.) TIP: Note that this discussion is asking you to: * identify the three...
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...Reflective Essay Reflective Essay Guidelines: How to Write reflexiveessay December 23rd, 2010 Reflecting attempt to write is like the reflection somewhat personal experience. Reflecting attempts supply a kind personal analysis of some events. This kind of attempts may use creative approach of sides of the author. For many class participants it can be very interesting to try their abilities if one writes such attempts. But other class participants think that this kind of attempts requires enormous efforts. However with right techniques reflecting attempt letter seems to be a fascinating experience to the hand. Select the topic of a reflecting attempt the most important thing in the reflecting attempt of the letter is decide a correct topic, in order to discuss. Reflecting of attempt the author interesting to form tones one should be interested in the topic. Writing this kind of attempts, a class participant has the opportunity, its/thoughts to unite philosophical or social points divide. Before beginning to write, a class participant should regard some possible topics and select an appealing. Letter of the reflecting attempts the structure of a reflecting attempt is similar to any other kind attempt: Purpose 1. The introductory point is to along-include the reader in narration. Form the first sentence sound intriguing, in the eye falling or the confusion. Here is possible all possible means of exciting attention. 2. Writing a thesis statement, is safe, to include...
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...How do I . . . Write a Reflection? Why reflective writing? Reflection offers you the opportunity to consider how your personal experiences and observations shape your thinking and your acceptance of new ideas. Professors often ask students to write reading reflections. They do this to encourage you to explore your own ideas about a text, to express your opinion rather than summarise the opinions of others. Reflective writing can help you to improve your analytical skills because it requires you to express what you think, and more significantly, how and why you think that way. In addition, reflective analysis asks you to acknowledge that your thoughts are shaped by your assumptions and preconceived ideas; in doing so, you can appreciate the ideas of others, notice how their assumptions and preconceived ideas may have shaped their thoughts, and perhaps recognize how your ideas support or oppose what you read. Types of Reflection Experiential Reflection: Popular in professional programs, like business, nursing, forensics and education, reflection is an important part of making connections between theory and practice. When you are asked to reflect upon experience in a placement, you do not only describe your experience, but you evaluate it based on ideas from class. You can assess a theory or approach based on your observations and practice and evaluate your own knowledge and skills within your professional field. This opportunity to take the time to think ...
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...of processing in order to deal with a problem. This type of reflection may take place when we have had time to stand back from something, or talk it through, as in: ‘On reflection, I think you might be right’, or ‘On second thoughts, I realised he was more upset than me.’ Structured reflection If we consciously reflect, maybe as part of our work or family role, there tends to be a rough process of ‘How did it go? What went well? Why? What didn’t? Why? What next?’ Examples might be of a football coach reflecting after a match, a teacher reflecting on a lesson, or simply a parent thinking about how best to deal with a teenager. In this kind of reflection, the aim is to look carefully at what happened, sort out what is really going on and explore in depth, in order to improve, or change something for next time. This brief guide will look at what is meant by reflection, suggest forms of structured reflection to improve the way you learn, and also outline how to use a model of reflection to structure a reflective assignment 2 Key elements of reflection Reflection is a type of thinking associated with deep thought, aimed at achieving better understanding. It contains a mixture of elements: 1. Making sense of experience We don’t always learn from experiences. Reflection is where we...
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...Tips for Writing a Reflective Learning Log for an Assignment What is a reflective log? This kind of log is a record of your learning experiences, thoughts, feelings and reflections. It is not just a diary of what you have done, but a critical assessment of how you have progressed. It is less formal than other kinds of assignments - for example you should write in the first person. To be truly reflective you need to ask yourself some questions: • • • • • • What have I achieved? Have I made progress? Have I developed new skills? How might I use these skills in the future (at university or in the workplace)? How have I changed my learning style? What would happen if I continued to practice this new skill? Think about the last assignment you did.... • • • • • Were you satisfied with the result? How could you improve the process of planning, research or writing? How could you improve your marks? What new things did you try? How did you overcome any difficulties? The advantages of being a reflective learner Students who successfully keep learning logs often notice changes associated with reflection Accepting becomes questioning Information for this handout and presentation was taken from: Pulman, A. (2009) Blogs wikis podcasts and more. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Intolerant becomes tolerant Murphy, S. (2011)Wiki etiquette for students [online] Available at: Doing becomes thinking http://education.pbworks.com/w/page/ Descriptive becomes analytical 18697893/Wiki%20%Etiquette%20%for%20students...
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...understand how the human brain processes information. Each writer has their personal instinctive writing style, and can show how the brain functions. This writer will show how learning styles are applied to K-12 students and why it is important to recognize these characteristics. Self Analysis The reflective learner, “likes to work alone, and lecture can be difficult if not given time to digest (Trustees, 2009).” Reflective learning is part of the intuitive learning style. The writer is able to comprehend information by having time to think about the material, and by not just reading and memorizing the information. Reflective learners have to writer, summarize, and come up with questions to the material. The reflective learner has to look over the information more than just one time. For example, a reflective learner would have to write down the information that is given in a lecture as it is being given. Reflective learners have to learn through writing and listening to lectures. How does this apply to K-12 students? Reflective learning is used every day in the classroom to help the teachers engage in giving the students instruction. Teachers are able to share their insights with other teachers. Teachers are able to see what is working in the class with the students and what needs fixed for future lessons. In the article, An Integrated Model for Practicing Reflective Learning, “Jack Mezirow introduced the concept of transformative learning to the field of education...
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...processing in order to deal with a problem. This type of reflection may take place when we have had time to stand back from something, or talk it through, as in: ‘On reflection, I think you might be right’, or ‘On second thoughts, I realised he was more upset than me.’ Structured reflection If we consciously reflect, maybe as part of our work or family role, there tends to be a rough process of ‘How did it go? What went well? Why? What didn’t? Why? What next?’ Examples might be of a football coach reflecting after a match, a teacher reflecting on a lesson, or simply a parent thinking about how best to deal with a teenager. In this kind of reflection, the aim is to look carefully at what happened, sort out what is really going on and explore in depth, in order to improve, or change something for next time. This brief guide will look at what is meant by reflection, suggest forms of structured reflection to improve the way you learn, and also outline how to use a model of reflection to structure a reflective assignment 2 Key elements of reflection Reflection is a type of thinking associated with deep thought, aimed at achieving better understanding. It contains a mixture of elements: 1. Making sense of experience We don’t always learn from...
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...Final Project: Reflective Essay Introduction: Now that you are nearing the completion of WRTG 101, you have reached a time when it can be useful to you to reflect and evaluate your learning experience. In a fast-paced course such as this one, you have worked hard and quickly to complete your assignments according to the instructions given to you. Now is the opportunity for you to consider the experiences you had had in writing throughout this course and how those experiences might be useful to you in future courses. This assignment asks you to reflect and consider the work you have done, how successfully you feel you have completed it, and how the skills and strategies you have learned in completing this work may help you in your future studies. Since this assignment is reflective and self-evaluating, using “I, me, my” should be acceptable as you write this essay. The Assignment: This assignment calls for you to write an essay of 800-1000 words, double spaced. The essay should have the following academic essay elements: 1) a clear introduction, body, and conclusion 2) a clearly identifiable thesis statement in the introduction 3) evidence based upon your recollections and any material from the course (whether from the texts, the online resources, the course modules, the feedback to drafts, or the conference topics) that you might find relevant to mention in your discussion Length: 800-1000 words Possible approaches for the reflective essay in WRTG...
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...choices, selections, or decisions at every stage of the writing process, but they are not always conscious of those choices; the portfolio method makes them more aware of their decision process" (Reynolds 6). -In this course, you get a choice as to which papers you will revise, out of the three completed this semester, to revise for a FINAL grade in the portfolio. 2. Variety: "A writing portfolio invites you to show off your writing ability and the ways you think about different kinds of assignments for different audiences. Variety is one of the reasons that portfolios are considered a more valid measure of a person's writing ability, especially when compared with a timed multiple-choice test that can only measure grammar, style and usage, punctuation, and mechanics. When your instructor sees your portfolio, he or she is seeing more than one example of your writing, pieces written at different times and for different audiences" (Reynolds 6). -In this course, variety comes into play with the types of papers you're completing, which all span a variety of genres, audiences, and types of writing. -In addition, you are encouraged to include other pieces of writing as well, perhaps from outside this course, which will lend another element of variety to your final portfolio. 3. Reflection: "You will be asked to take a careful look at your work to identify your patterns, strengths, and preferences for negotiating writing tasks, for learning new skills, and for putting those skills...
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...1 Learning through reflection 2 Reflection is an active process whereby the professional can gain an understanding of how historical, social, cultural and personal experiences have contributed to professional knowledge and practice (Wilkinson, 1996). Duffy (2007) believes that reflective practice is an active deliberate process of critically examining practice where an individual is challenged and enabled to undertake the process of self-enquiry to empower the practitioner to realize desirable and effective practice within a reflexive spiral of personal transformation. Learning is derived from experience but it doesn’t just happen. For it to take place you not only need to engage in reflection you must also record it. By thinking about what you are doing and why you are doing it is what turns your experiences into meaningful learning. If you are to become a reflective practitioner you have to use that learning to increase your professional knowledge and skills to the benefit of not only yourself but also to your patients / clients. Why Reflect Reflection is really a process that begins with looking back on a situation, pondering over it, learning from it and then using the new knowledge to help you in future similar situations. Reflection, which is learning through experience, is not a new concept. As humans, we naturally reflect on our surroundings and experiences. However, the conscious, deliberate and ordered process of using reflection as a learning...
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...functions of language, there are Reflective, Expressive, Communicative and Ritual. These are functions of language that have the capability to unify as well as separating us. There are numerous ways in which these function functions affects us. First let’s start with Reflective function, the Reflective function mainly deals with looking back in the past on certain events that took place , therefore a Reflective function is reflecting what happen in the past, for example, a man describing his childhood experiences. One example of this function unifying us is when husband tells his wife he remembers their first date or their anniversary which would make his wife very happy for him remembering and one its separates is when the husband gets the dates wrong which would cause conflicts between them. The Expressive function is very simple, it is the way in which a person expresses their feelings, such as pain, sorrow, happiness, for example writing a poem. With the Expressive function one good example of this function unifying us is when someone tells other person how much they care for them and one way in which its separates us is through the use of abusive use towards others. The Communicative function is the way in which in information is communicated through thought and ideas for example, the writing of a contract between two or more parties. Two ways in which this function unify as well as separate us is for example, a peace treaty between two...
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...Communication Skills: Your Ticket to Work or Your Ticket Out the Door NOT: Developing excellent communication skills is one of the fastest ways to ensure your career success. AAC: Tier 1—Reflective Thinking; Tier 2—Conclusion 2. On the job you are more likely to be taken seriously and promoted if you a. look and sound professional. b. frame your degree or certificate and hang it on your office or cubicle wall. c. appear to be busy even when you’re not really doing anything. d. do all of the above. ANS: a REF: pp. 4-5 TYPE: Con DIF: 3 TOP: Professionalism Counts With Employers NOT: If you look and sound professional while working, you are more likely to be taken seriously and promoted. AAC: Tier 1—Reflective Thinking; Tier 2—Conclusion 3. Because the U.S. economy is increasingly _____________ based, education is extremely important. a. politically b. production c. knowledge d. labor ANS: c REF: p. 9 TYPE: Con DIF: 3 TOP: How Does Your Education Affect Your Income? NOT: Because the U.S. economy is increasingly knowledge based, education is extremely important. Two thirds of all new jobs require some kind of postsecondary education. AAC: Tier 1—Reflective Thinking; Tier 2—Conclusion 4. Major trends in today’s dynamic world of work include increased emphasis on self-directed work groups and virtual teams, heightened global competition,...
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...career success is to a. learn how to design Web pages. b. post a persuasive résumé online. c. develop excellent communication skills. d. invite your boss out to lunch periodically. ANS: c REF: p. 2 TYPE: Con DIF: 3 TOP: Communication Skills: Your Ticket to Work or Your Ticket Out the Door NOT: Developing excellent communication skills is one of the fastest ways to ensure your career success. AAC: Tier 1—Reflective Thinking; Tier 2—Conclusion 2. On the job you are more likely to be taken seriously and promoted if you a. look and sound professional. b. frame your degree or certificate and hang it on your office or cubicle wall. c. appear to be busy even when you’re not really doing anything. d. do all of the above. ANS: a REF: pp. 4-5 TYPE: Con DIF: 3 TOP: Professionalism Counts With Employers NOT: If you look and sound professional while working, you are more likely to be taken seriously and promoted. AAC: Tier 1—Reflective Thinking; Tier 2—Conclusion 3. Because the U.S. economy is increasingly _____________ based, education is extremely important. a. politically b. production c. knowledge d. labor ANS: c REF: p. 9 TYPE: Con DIF: 3 TOP: How Does Your Education Affect Your Income? NOT: Because the U.S. economy is increasingly knowledge based, education is extremely important....
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