Reflection

Reflection is a method of learning. This method is used mainly in higher education and can help you when preparing for exams or assignments. When reflecting your work you should consider; any knowledge gaps you may have, how you can improve your learning process, strengths and weaknesses in your learning and your priorities. Ways in which you can reflect on your work is by writing down your reflections. You can do this by making note of them through an online website (using a wiki, blog or journal; when using a journal you should describe the topic but also write your thoughts and feelings about the topic), write it by hand or even save it in a word document. To be able to learn successfully from reflecting your work you must take note of; the things that challenge you, the ways in which you learn most effectively, changes in your motivation or attitude towards your learning, feelings about lecturers and other students and your feelings about your course and your progress. It may also be helpful in your reflection if you list your improvements, make constructive use of lecturer’s feedback, be honest but not too hard on yourself and don’t underestimate your skills.