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Student reflection in the extended essay is critical. Effective reflection highlights the engagement of the student in an intellectual and personal process and how this has changed the student as a learner and affected the completion of that individual’s essay. For those students who have completed the Middle Years Programme, the researcher’s reflection space (RRS) can be compared to the process journal. The IB considers this to be a central component of a successful research process as it:
supports student learning, thinking and critical analysis throughout the research process
helps to stimulate discussions between the student and supervisor
aids the reflection process.
The Researcher's Reflection Space (RRS) is a personal learning environment that can be either a physical or virtual support tool - like a research or process journal You use it to record reflections on what you are reading, writing and thinking. The use of the RRS will help you prepare for your reflection sessions with your supervisor and inform the discussions that take place.
In preparing for your reflection sessions you could use your RRS to:
record your reflections
respond to items that have come up in your research, such as photos, newspaper clippings, twitter feeds, blogs, and so on
respond to prompts and questions that may arise in your subject area, TOK class or other aspects of the Diploma Programme
create MindMaps
record emerging questions
You may already be keeping a research journal on the planning, researching and writing phases of your work on the extended essay - that's your RRS! Having a RRS will provide you benefits in terms of the management of your workload and focus on your extended essay.
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