Reflection Vocabulary
When contemplating and responding to reflection questions it is
important that you use terminology that can be easily understood and
speaks to the experience. Below are some insights, common words and
phrases that you can incorporate into your reflection pieces. This
information is a suggestion of the language that can be used and is not
meant to replace standard language practice or to be used to
supplement language.
You will find suggestions on word pairings and phrases that can be
incorporated into your reflection pieces which will allow the reader to
better understand whether the outcomes were met and that there is an
understanding of the material/exercise.
For example: You were required to complete hours of community
service and as part of your service you are asked to reflect upon your
experience with the following questions:
1. What was your role at the community organization?
2. What did you learn?
Step 1: Keep the description of your activities short and be sure to
include the necessary who, what, when, where, how, and why where
necessary.
Step 2: Describing what you learned you can use the information
provided in Interpretation for example:
For me the most meaningful experience was when…
At first, I questioned whether…and alternatively this might be
because of…
This is similar to…because…
How to use this Information
