There are various reflective models to help you structure your assignment, however they all in some form can be reduced to these steps:
- Describe: Accurately recount the experience. Say what happened relevantly and concisely. Do not get tied up in irrelevant details.
- Analyse: Examine your thoughts, feelings, actions, and their consequences. Identify any underlying assumptions or biases.
- Reflect: Connect your experience to relevant theories. Analyse what you learned about yourself, the situation, and the subject matter.
- Evaluate: Assess the effectiveness of your actions and identify areas for improvement.
- Conclude: Summarize key learnings, identify areas for growth, and consider how to apply these learnings in the future.