Reflection in Action Examples

Below are examples of potential Reflection in Action courses or experiences - it should be noted that they do not have to be held during the "traditional" academic calendar. Fall, Spring, Winter or Summer breaks are great times to offer a Reflection in Action experience!

Part of a Course

Examples of Reflection in Action experiences within a course setting include, but are not limited to:

  • Service-learning (i.e. students engaging in service work with a community partner and integrating course concepts in reflecting on what was learned)

  • Clinicals, practicums and field experiences (e.g. Inter-professional education, Nursing rotations, student teaching, etc.)

  • Internships where students receive academic credit

  • Certain courses taken with study abroad programs (i.e. Casa Belize)


See below for examples of course syllabi with a Reflection in Action 2 attribute:



Co-curricular Experiences

Examples of Reflection in Action experiences not connected to a course include, but are not limited to:

  • Internships approved by the Office of Career Services

  • Service or immersion experiences facilitated at least in part by faculty/staff members (note: these can be weekend or week long, over breaks, etc.)

  • Employment through the Community Service Federal Work Study Program

  • General community engagement through an existing program or department (i.e. Center for Service and Community Engagement) that has an "instructor of record"