MOSEP Module 2/session3

MOSEP ePortfolio Tutorial: Module 2 Reflecting on Learning

Overview / Introduction - Module 2 Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4

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Session 3: Using tools to record and organise reflections

Objectives

Explain, develop and apply strategies to support learners in recording and structuring reflection (questioning). Have an understanding of appropriate methods and formats of documenting reflection

Tools to document your reflection

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Activity

Session 3 - Activity 1 The tutor should acquaint the participants in the course with the existing reflection tools. Also the participants will learn the best practices and will receive recommendations for the usage of different tools. In their presentation the tutor can use the following plan:: introduction: presentation of different reflection tools written learning journals unstructured documents notes and mind maps blogs sharing thoughts on a forum ePortfolio systems recording on audio Best practices Recommendations for usage of different tools

Activity

Session 3 - Activity 2 Reflection & Keeping a Learning Journal: The tutor’s task here is to discuss some points of major importance, such as what is a learning journal and how to keep it. The points he\she must include are the following: What is learning journal- general charactersitic, aims, advantages; How will a Learning Journal improve student Learning? Different means for keeping learning journal offline, on the personal PC On the Web, as a Web log, called "blog"

Activity

Session 3 - Activity 3 Exercise on stages of recording reflection The task of the tutor is: to make a presentation of the need of structuring reflection and use the step-by-step approach; to distribute the Reflection Questionnaire for recording reflection to each participant; Practical task: try to record personal reflection. Two options for participants: Scenation 1: Select situation from personal experience Scenatio 2: Select one of the reflection topics to create a personal reflection story Each participant should fill the Questionnaire and discusses it with the person next to him - "peer reflection" stimulation Make conclusions/recommendations on the Questionnaire template so as to fit students needs;