Ignatian Pedagogy: Reflection

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Reflection

Here are some ideas from Seattle University faculty for getting students to reflect and make meaning from their learning experiences.

  • “Reflections can take many formats. I have asked students to keep photo journals to assist students ‘seeing’ theory in their everyday lives. Sharing these without the narrative is a great way to get students to discuss what they see in photos of other students.”
  • “After engaging in some activity, I feel that creating space to debrief is important. It helps the students to synthesize the data. It is also important to give them the opportunity to think about how their biases might impact their observations”
  • “I use semi-regular check in discussions. ‘What are you learning that has surprised you? What has challenged your assumptions or experiences with this topic?  What are you worried we're not considering, who/what has been left out of our exploration?’”