Integrative and Experiential Learning Series: Reflection

Building on our previous webinars Integrating Reflection into Teaching and Learning and Strategies for Helping Students Make Connections, we’ll explore how we can help students develop their reflection skills through the use of assessment and feedback.

In the fall of 2010, students in RS 495: The Living Traditions of India travelled to India with Professor Doris Jakobsh.  During their travels, the students were required to complete a series of weekly reflective activities within their ePortfolios, complete a number of readings, and participate in group discussions.

This webinar is the first in a series of webinars taking a closer look at reflection and answering questions like: Where does reflection fit in to your and your students’ plans? What should students reflect on? How can you get started designing reflective activities for your course? What are some approaches you can take to assessing reflection?

Joslin and Mandy Gu discussed the benefits and challenges associated with integrating written reflective assignments into a course that traditionally does not focus on reflective activities.

Leeann Ferries shared her experience and lessons learned while integrating ePortfolios into her course for the first time- how she introduced the ePortfolios to the students, how she assessed the ePortfolio activity, what worked and what she’ll consider doing in the future.