Use the interaction below as a guide when designing reflection assignments. Click the arrows to the right to view the different stages of design.

Clayton, Patti H., PhD. (2013) “10 Tips for Designing Critical Reflection.” PHC Ventures: Resources/Handouts. www.curricularengagement.com.

Useful Prompts for Student Reflection

Consider using one or more of the prompts below to support student reflection in your courses.

• What did I learn?
• The most important thing I learned was…
• The way I learned was…
• What I found difficult was…
• What I enjoyed most was…
• What does it matter?
• What I need more help with is…
• What still puzzles me is…
• What surprised me was…
• What I have learned that is new is…
• What helped me when something got tricky was…
• What really made me think was…
• I might have learned better if…

Adapted from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s “Focus on Learning Workshop 04: Students Reflecting on their Learning.”