Reflection

Performance Indicators

A reflective person...

• makes thoughtful decisions/changes

• thinks about their own learning

• is open to and accepting of feedback

• is flexible in approach

• considers the applicability of learning on life, goals, meeting their own potential

• has the ability to express/articulate examples of experiences from their own life

• revises their thoughts, beliefs, and ideas

• considers their own lense/perspective

• considers a plan for implementing changes/new decisions

• is self-aware

• Understands how other view them

• Thinks about possible outcomes before making decisions and taking action

• is committed to growing and learning in all situations and experiences

• Thinks about what they could have done differently

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Overarching Understandings

• Reflection is a vehicle for growth and improvement.

• Reflective practices facilitate the process of the transfer of learning to novel situations.

• Reflective learners analyze their outcomes and feedback and make adjustments.

• Reflective learners set goals, regularly monitor their thinking, self-assess, and make needed adjustments.

Overarching Essential Questions

• Am I thinking about my learning?

• Am I open to feedback?

• How did my efforts affect the outcome? What could I have done differently?

• Where can I apply what I learned?

• How am I thinking about this?

• What kind of thinking will be called for in this situation?

• How effective is the strategy that I am using? What changes might be needed?