Objective C: Reflecting

Objective C: Reflecting

students should be able to:

i. explain the impact of the project on themselves or their learning

ii. evaluate the product based on the success criteria.

Now that you have completed your product/outcome, you need to show a reflection on what you have learned. Make connections between your topic, learning goal, learning process and product/outcome. Explain how you can transfer this learning to a new situation. It is necessary to communicate this thinking in your report if you are to achieve the highest possible marks.

• How has completing the personal project extended your knowledge and understanding of the topic of your product/outcome?

• How has completing the personal project improved your understanding and practice in any learner profile attributes?

• How can I take what I learned and transfer it to new situations?

• How can I turn my new awareness into further action?

As you reflect on your learning, think of specific examples of how you can transfer this learning to other contexts. Don't just identify your learning: use meaningful examples, detailed descriptions, and insightful explanations.

For this section of your personal project you need to refer back to your specifications and criteria for success that you created and have been seeking to achieve as you took action to create your product/outcome. After testing your product, record the following information in your process as you will need to include it in your report:

• How did my product rate against my specifications?

• Was my testing method the most appropriate method for my product?

• If I were to complete my product again, what specific changes would I make and why?

Highlight in your process what you think your product/outcome has achieved against the specifications you have set.

You now need to provide a justification of why you have given yourself the grade against the specification. This needs to be documented in your process. If you have not achieved the top achievement levels you need to justify why and explain how you can improve your product/outcome so you can achieve the top achievement level.

When reflecting on the personal project, it is important to remember that the process can have a positive impact even if the product is not successful.

Reporting on Project

The report is a significant component of your project. It is through your report that you communicate your information, ideas, process, ATL skills and reflection. Since the report is a major component of the personal process project, it requires as much organization, preparation, and focus as your product. When writing your report, the following tips can help you to maximize your time and clearly communicate your learning.

• Outline your report and have it checked by your supervisor. This will allow you to make edits to content and organization before you write.

• When writing your report, write it in chunks by focusing on one section of the report at a time. Then, have your supervisor edit each chunk before you move on. This will allow you to receive feedback and advice before you tackle the entire report.

It is essential that you cite your sources by using MLA Formatting.  Please go now to the Report Writing Guide page to find everything you need to succeed. We are here for you. 

Personal Project Exhibition

Your display for Personal Project Presentation is your public face, so it needs to look professional. The following items should be included in your display:

• Your Name 

• The title of your project 

• Photos of the process of creation or the finished product

• A display of the finished product or photos of product

• Other relevant visual aids

Remember, your job on presentation exhibition is to inform others of your product, process of creation and learning. Include in your display items that will help you to convey this message. Keep in mind these aspects that create a good display:

• Visually appealing - colorful and full of images

• Tidy 

• Big enough font so your display can be read from a distance

Don't forget, you are also part of your display. You should strive to be polite, articulate and engaging to all those who visit your display. Wear professional clothing.