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Psychology for Educators

Assessment: The reflective journal

Task: Write a 500 word reflection on one reading from each of the 6 modules in EDGX901.

In your reflection:
Briefly describe the main points of the reading, and what they have added to your understanding.
Identify and outline the theory/theories underpinning the reading.
Critically reflect on how the reading and its theory can inform your practice in teaching and/or learning.
Make clear links here to other module material and workshop activities.

Template for reflective journal entries

Summary of the reading (approx 100 -150 words)

What are the main points the writer is making?

Reflect: How has this reading added to your understanding?

Main theories of the reading (approx 50-100 words)

What theories inform this reading? Briefly explain them and how they are used in the reading.

Implications of the reading and its theory for my education practice (approx 300 words)

Critically Reflect: What does this mean for my practice in education?

Think about different perspectives. What are your assumptions and how might this challenge them? This is critical reflection.

Identify your context or specialisation, so that the context you are applying the reading to is clear.

Draw on other material in this module: readings, lectures and support material, workshop activities, forums. Make these links explicit. Acknowledge your peers where relevant.