- Model reflection on learning during activities in sessions and explain its purpose and value
- Share and unpick a few approaches for reflecting on learning so learners can find one that suits them well
- Explore a few models, tools or prompts for reflection with learners in sessions, then set reflection tasks for homework afterwards
- Embed a couple of reflection questions into tasks and resources so reflection becomes a regular occurrence
- Provide sample language, templates or log sheets for semi-structured reflection to get learners started
- Encourage learners to devise a few relevant reflection questions together and use them in a plenary slot for pair discussions about a recent task
At the moment I am delivering lots of CPD with teachers around developing students’ skills for reflecting on learning and so here I am sharing some of the strategies that they are using in practice. I am hearing that it is useful to embed short reflection tasks into sessions with students so that they gradually get used to thinking about and articulating their reflections on learning. Sentence starters, prompt sheets of questions and the chance to practise this in class can also be powerful aids in developing these skills.
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