July 2

For writing into the day, we wrote our own definitions of reflection.  Here are some of the definitions the class wrote:

• Has to do with your inner self.  Going back on what you’ve done and what you will be doing.  Getting together conclusions
• Image of something else.  Involves all senses and communication
• Recalling information that you have experienced or learned and thinking about what you think of it
• Image of ourselves

Next, we used the Reflection handout to go over the definition we will be using for this class.  As you are completing your final reflection, you should consider the following sentences from the definitions:

• “linking recent experiences to earlier ones…The thinking involves looking for commonalities, differences, and interrelations beyond their superficial elements.”
• “Meaningful reflection considers three questions: 1. What-what happened? 2. So what – what does it mean? 3. Now what – what is the next step?”

Then, we read the assignment descriptions for and talked the presentation and final reflection (in syllabus).  See slides 162-165 on the PowerPoint for due dates and grading.

Lastly, we got into groups and read through an example reflection written by Megan.  http://megansreflection.blogspot.com.  We answered the questions on slide 166 on the PowerPoint in those same groups.

Tomorrow, we will answer the questions in whole group.

Homework:

• Start revising your final drafts
• Bring a computer or a good pen/pencil tomorrow
• We will be doing a brainstorm for the final reflection