What not to include in your reflection

I'm here. I know the theory so don't regurgitate it.

• Don't describe theory in detail.
• Do condense the main idea of the theory.
• Do explain the theory’s relevance for you in your practice and how it shapes your thinking and practice as a tutor.
  

• Pick out the main learning moments and reflect on their meaning for your practice
• Don't write a descriptive account of everything that happened from the beginning of class to the end.
  

We're here. We know what happened from the start to finish of class.

Own your experience

Disagreeing with content/discussion points/other perspectives is ok!

However, link any moments back to your experience -it is a 'personal' reflection

What do you know about yourself now?

What can you learn from this 'moment'?

Why did this challenge you?

I'm a student now! Yikes!

• Discuss theory, but don't regurgitate it.
• Pick 'moments' to reflect on. You can't include everything.
• Discuss theory and provide examples from practice.
• Discuss your learning experiences, and link to your teaching/learners.
• It is personal - everyone's experience is different.

So what should I do?

Let's begin......

I'll watch that video about reflective writing

I'll look at the LDC Learning Journal handbook.

I'll do a mindmap of 'moments'.

I'll.......

Your fears and concerns may be the same as for your learners.

Use this to enhance your practice.

Implementing strategies that work for you might help your learners.

I'm here. I know the theory so don't regurgitate it.

• Don't describe theory in detail.
• Do condense the main idea of the theory.
• Do explain the theory’s relevance for you in your practice and how it shapes your thinking and practice as a tutor.
  

• Pick out the main learning moments and reflect on their meaning for your practice
• Don't write a descriptive account of everything that happened from the beginning of class to the end.
  

We're here. We know what happened from the start to finish of class.

Own your experience

Disagreeing with content/discussion points/other perspectives is ok!

However, link any moments back to your experience -it is a 'personal' reflection

What do you know about yourself now?

What can you learn from this 'moment'?

Why did this challenge you?

I'm a student now! Yikes!

• Discuss theory, but don't regurgitate it.
• Pick 'moments' to reflect on. You can't include everything.
• Discuss theory and provide examples from practice.
• Discuss your learning experiences, and link to your teaching/learners.
• It is personal - everyone's experience is different.

So what should I do?

Let's begin......

I'll watch that video about reflective writing

I'll look at the LDC Learning Journal handbook.

I'll do a mindmap of 'moments'.

I'll.......

Your fears and concerns may be the same as for your learners.

Use this to enhance your practice.

Implementing strategies that work for you might help your learners.

I'm here. I know the theory so don't regurgitate it.