Reflection guides students in relating their community experiences to course theory and larger social issues. Reflection fosters critical thinking, and it helps faculty assess student learning. Explore the links on this page to learn how to integrate reflection into your course.
Reflection Basics
- Principles of Good Practice
- DEAL Reflection Model (Ash and Clayton)-RECOMMENDED
- Types of Reflective Journals
- In-class discussion starters/activities
Questions and Prompts
- Questions for Discussion or Writing– Listed by Category (a sample)
- Standard Reflection questions (recommended)Â -Chronological (early, mid, end of semester)
- Discipline-specific questions: Examples from Public Policy and Sociology courses
- Career-focused reflection questions (series)
- Preprofessional questions (Decker & Moffat, ENGR)
- Blooms-based critical reflection questions
Readings about specific issues
- Poverty:Â Albertson’s Library Guide on Poverty
- Â Refugees:Â Albertson’s Library Guide on Refugees
Other Resources
- Social Change Wheel (1-page graphic on models of community involvement)
- Reflection examples from Boise State courses (videos)