Descriptive vs evaluative reflections
Below is a reflection that is DESCRIPTIVE - it says WHAT the person did:
I collected materials that my family had saved for my project. I began watching youtubes on how to make simple shopping bags and chose two designs that I thought were best and practiced them both. I liked the reversible design best and began working out the pattern. I made a prototype and I then cut the pieces for 10 bags and began sewing. I have 7 left to complete.
Below is an EVALUATIVE reflection - it discusses HOW the learning outcomes/goals are being met:
I feel good about addressing the ethics LO by accumulating used materials with which to make a new product that are meant to prevent further waste by reducing the use of plastic shopping bags. I researched patterns for sewing and I chose one that I thought made the strongest product that would last a long time and also provides variety by being reversible. To engage with the issue of global significance, I have researched the impact that reusable bags have made on reducing plastic waste and how many fewer metric tonnes might enter the ocean as a result of these efforts. I am also inspired to begin learning how to tailor clothes to fit better or remake clothing items from old clothes. This will help reduce fast-fashion consumption and further my engagement with the global issue of reducing solid domestic waste.