Definition
By engaging in purposeful reflection, students can actively examine their learning, identify areas of confusion, integrate feedback, consider alternative approaches and make connections.
Resources for Teaching Purposeful-Reflection
- Understanding what reflection looks like, Principal Leadership Link to article
- 15 ways to spark student reflection in your classroom, Nureva Link to blog
Resources for Assessing Purposeful-Reflection
- Castilleja examples
- Purposeful reflection assessment in Castilleja’s leadership rubric
- Assessing perseverance in math, Kim Bagnola and Carolyn Steele Link to assessment
- Assessing self-reflection in music, Ahmed Elgasseir Link to assessment
- Castilleja 6th grade self-reflection rubric, 6th-grade teaching team
- Self-assessment in film class, Winter Mead assessment description
Additional examples
Title of Rubric
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Concepts
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Reflection assessment rubric -last line
(Association of American Colleges and Universities)
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Reviews prior learning/experiences to reveal significantly changed perspectives about education and life.
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These changed perspectives provide the foundation for expanded knowledge, growth, and maturity over time.
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Assessment rubric for student reflections
(Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis)
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Demonstrates ability to question one’s own biases, stereotypes, preconceptions, and assumptions and define new models of thinking as a result
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Assessing levels of reflection criteria
(James Bradley)
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Views things from multiple perspectives/aspects
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Perceives conflicting goals within and among the individuals involved in a situation
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Recognizes that actions are situationally dependent
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Makes appropriate judgments based on reasoning and evidence
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Assessing reflection rubric page 3
(University of Missouri-Kansas City)
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Focuses on the specific challenging aspect
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Provides clear description of emotional and intellectual response to the experience
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Shows evidence of questioning or evaluating prior perceptions, actions, beliefs
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Uses insights to plan for future action
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