Referencing Styles : Harvard Remember reflection is:Reflection is an everyday process. We reflect on a range of everyday problems and situations all the time: What went well? What did not? Why? How do I feel about it?Structured reflectionIf we consciously reflect, maybe as part of our work or family role, there tends to be a rough process of ‘How did it go? What went well? Why? What did not? Why? What next?’ Examples might be of a football coach reflecting after a match, a teacher reflecting on a lesson, or simp … View More Remember reflection is: Reflection is an everyday process. We reflect on a range of everyday problems and situations all the time: What went well? What did not? Why? How do I feel about it? Structured reflection If we consciously reflect, maybe as part of our work or family role, there tends to be a rough process of ‘How did it go? What went well? Why? What did not? Why? What next?’ Examples might be of a football coach reflecting after a match, a teacher reflecting on a lesson, or simply a parent thinking about how best to deal with a teenager. In this kind of reflection, the aim is to look carefully at what happened, sort out what is really going on and explore in depth, in order to improve, or change something for next time. This brief guide will look at what is meant by reflection, suggest forms of structured reflection to improve the way you learn, and also outline how to use a model of reflection to structure a reflective assignment Reflection is a type of thinking associated with deep thought, aimed at achieving better understanding. It contains a mixture of elements: 1. Making sense of experience We do not always learn from experiences. Reflection is to analyze experience, actively attempting to ‘make sense’ or find the meaning in it. 2. ‘Standing back’ It can be hard to reflect when we are directly involved in an activity. ‘Standing back’ gives a better view or perspective on an experience, issue or action. 3. Repetition Reflection involves ‘going over’ something, often several times, in order to get a broad view and check nothing is missed 4. Deeper honesty Reflection is associated with ‘striving after truth’. Through reflection, we can acknowledge things that we find difficult to admit in the normal course of events. 5. ‘Weighing up’ Reflection involves being even-handed, or balanced in judgement. This means taking everything into account, not just the most obvious. 6. Clarity Reflection can bring greater clarity, like seeing events reflected in a mirror. This can help at any stage of planning, carrying out and reviewing activities. 7. Understanding Reflection is about learning and understanding on a deeper level. This includes gaining valuable insights that cannot be just ‘taught’. 8. Making judgements Reflection involves an element of drawing conclusions in order to move on, to change or to develop an approach, strategy or activity. Read Less