Each week, students will write a 75-150 word reflection on the lessons and topics which we have discussed in class. This reflection may include any of the following:
- a summary of what they learned
- additional research on a topic they found interesting
- discussion or disagreement about a class discussion point
- questions which they did not have time (or feel comfortable) to ask in class
- questions or comments they thought about later related to class topics
- discussions that arose at home because of the class lessons
- reasons they did not enjoy or did not understand the class lessons
- and so on…
These reflection journals will be due at the end of class on Fridays.
Students will write their reflection journals in a notebook or they may submit them by e-mail. Students will bring their notebooks to class every day so they can make quick-notes which will assist in writing their reflections at home. Below are pictures of the expected format of a journal page and a sample journal entry.
Format for Weekly Reflection
A Sample of a Weekly Reflection Journal
