Protocols for Reflection on Learning

NOTE: This strategy is part of the self-paced Design Real-World Learning Experiences Course

Reflection is a key practice for deeper learning and should happen throughout the learning experience to shift the focus from the product of learning to the process. Reflection protocols, which are sentence starters/stems or specific reflection questions, support learners in learning how to reflect.

Bright Spots

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Lesson Reflection

Self-Reflection After an Essay

Source: Marcus Luther on Twitter

Weekly Learning Reflection

Source: Modern Classrooms

Choice-Based Reflection

Choice-Based Reflection: Reflect on your learning - choose one of the promptsDani DelRosario at Escondido Union School District embedded reflection opportunities for students that are choice-based, so students can choose how they wish to reflect on their writing.

Resources

Inspired? Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.
📖 Reflection protocols
📖 How to guide students to reflect during a project
📖 Design Real-World Learning Experiences Course
📖 Reflection in a self-paced learning environment
📖40 reflection questions

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I embed reflection opportunities throughout the learning experience to support the learning process.