Student ReflectionStudent Reflection

An Action Research Project byAn Action Research Project byMegan Graham and Viv OsborneMegan Graham and Viv Osborne20082008

Our Research Aim:Our Research Aim:

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To teach students to use ReflectiveTo teach students to use ReflectiveJournals to record things they have learntJournals to record things they have learntand how they have learnt them.and how they have learnt them.

What is Reflection?What is Reflection?

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Reflection involves getting people to talk aboutReflection involves getting people to talk abouttheir experiences.their experiences.

(Christopher Koliba, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, John Dewey Project on Progressive(Christopher Koliba, Ph.D. Research Assistant Professor, John Dewey Project on ProgressiveEducation)Education)

Rules for Reflection.Rules for Reflection.

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Each person has the right and opportunity for Each person has the right and opportunity for Reflection.Reflection.

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Every idea has value and can contribute toEvery idea has value and can contribute tolearning.learning.

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Individual contribution are recognised.Individual contribution are recognised.

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Students are responsible for their own learning.Students are responsible for their own learning.