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EVERY lesson has a reflection in the last 5 minutes. WHAT - SO WHAT - NOW WHAT?
WHAT, SO WHAT, NOW WHAT?
WHAT, SO WHAT, NOW WHAT?
So what (does this actually mean for me, and why did I choose the techniques I did)? (EXPLAIN, ANALYSE, CRITICALLY ANALYSE)
So what (does this actually mean for me, and why did I choose the techniques I did)? (EXPLAIN, ANALYSE, CRITICALLY ANALYSE)
Now what (can I do that I couldn't before, that I appreciate in this process?) (EVALUATE, CONCEPTUALISE TOPIC, APPRECIATE)
Now what (can I do that I couldn't before, that I appreciate in this process?) (EVALUATE, CONCEPTUALISE TOPIC, APPRECIATE)
REFLECTIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES
REFLECTIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES
Feature
Feature
Interpretive Modality
Quotations as triggers
Evaluative language
Complex sentence structure
Definition
Definition
Modal verbs to express shifts in belief or uncertainty
Use of specific quotes to unpack understanding
Words that assess ideas or actions: powerful, authentic, limited
Shows layered thinking and growth
Example
Example
"I might have misread the tone on my first reading."
"‘You never stopped listening' helped me see how love can be quiet but deep."
"Dalton’s language was raw and authentic, which deepened my empathy."
"Although I initially misunderstood his tone,
I now see the subtle defiance."
Such as...
Such as...
Personification: Give human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts to express your feelings or experiences more poetically.
Flashbacks and Foreshadowing: Use these techniques to navigate between past, present, and future, which can help in illustrating how past experiences influence your current perspective.
Anecdotes: Include short, personal stories or vignettes. This can make your reflections more relatable and engaging.
Dialogue: Create imagined conversations with yourself, others, or even abstract concepts. This can be a powerful way to externalise inner thoughts and explore different viewpoints.
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