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Reflective activities matrix

Matrix (adapted from McGill and Brockbank, 1998) indicating some possible uses of reflection and identifying three contexts in which it might be used. Use it to identify what it is you want students to be able to do. Place a ✓ next to all the uses you think are appropriate to your teaching area. Add any additional uses.

Purpose Undergraduate Legal Education Postgraduate Legal Education Personal and Professional Development
Record Experience      
Facilitate learning from experience      
Support understanding      
Develop critical thinking      
Encourage meta-cognition      
Increase ownership of learning      
Develop Evaluative Skills      
Enhancing Problem Solving Skills      
Self-empowerment      
Supporting Behaviour and Feelings      
Enhance Creativity      
Improve Writing      
improve Communication      
Enhance Interaction with Others      
Support Project Work      
Other (add your own      

Last Modified: 4 June 2010