Week 12: November 15 - Reflection (last blog, sniff)
Share what your understanding of reflection is. How do you plan to develop your reflection in your e-Portfolio content pages? How is reflection different from description?
I think that a reflection is a look back on what you have learned and applying it to your life as a whole. Since reflections are about the best things I have going for me, I would say what I learned from a class/job/volunteer service and on how I still use what I learned. A reflection differs from a description in that a reflection provides a writer's insight into what they had experienced rather than simply describing an event.
Yes, Michael, a reflection is more personal and introspective. I felt the same as you about reflections and enjoyed wrting them (my prior experience was writing about other people, other topics--not myself).
I think that if it's appropriate, a reflection is the best way to get creative when writing the content pages. I personally can't stand the boring professional style, but I do acknowledge that it is best to be to-the-point for that kind of writing. Would it be acceptable to be more creative when writing the content pages if the e-portfolio is designed with the purpose of getting into a Zoology graduate studies program?
I feel that reflection should be something that helps you pick apart and analyze a particular event, situation, or life lesson. It should help you learn form the past and apply it to decision making in the future. Without reflection, it may be difficult for some to make positive changes in the way they handle life’s little problems. I use reflection to help dictate how I will create my future.
In my e-portfolio content pages, I used reflection as a way to convey maturity and self-growth to my target audience. I used past events and situations in my life as the canvas of my reflections. It allowed me to tell a great story throughout my content pages and really brought to life my e-portfolio. I agree with Michael about the professional style being boring and I believe that it would have been way too bland for something like an e-portfolio
Reflection differs from description because unlike description, reflection offers a learning lesson, more than just an account of a person, place, thing, or event. Reflection allows the reader to take a look into the thought processes that control the reasons for one’s decision making. Although description may be used within reflection to help set the stage for a reflective story, I believe it is still the life lesson we get from the reflection itself that separate the two apart.
Reflection allows one to connect the person with their skills, ideals, career path. It also gives creative license to share what has shaped you as well as what you have shaped up to this point...
Joshua and Michael, You both have good perspectives on reflection, which explains the point--your reflections reflect you to share/explain your talents and how they will lend themselves toward respective careers.
I agree with Lisa, both of you seem to really know how to use your personal reflection to better yourself for the future. This is a great aspect of the e-portfolio, that a potential employer can observe how you feel about your past and how motivated you are to improve for the future. Even more specific, you can justify or explain why you took the path you did and how it will help shape your future.
I think that a reflection is a look back on what you have learned and applying it to your life as a whole. Since reflections are about the best things I have going for me, I would say what I learned from a class/job/volunteer service and on how I still use what I learned. A reflection differs from a description in that a reflection provides a writer's insight into what they had experienced rather than simply describing an event.
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Yes, Michael, a reflection is more personal and introspective. I felt the same as you about reflections and enjoyed wrting them (my prior experience was writing about other people, other topics--not myself).
ReplyDeleteI think that if it's appropriate, a reflection is the best way to get creative when writing the content pages. I personally can't stand the boring professional style, but I do acknowledge that it is best to be to-the-point for that kind of writing. Would it be acceptable to be more creative when writing the content pages if the e-portfolio is designed with the purpose of getting into a Zoology graduate studies program?
ReplyDelete--Michael Rosenblum
I feel that reflection should be something that helps you pick apart and analyze a particular event, situation, or life lesson. It should help you learn form the past and apply it to decision making in the future. Without reflection, it may be difficult for some to make positive changes in the way they handle life’s little problems. I use reflection to help dictate how I will create my future.
ReplyDeleteIn my e-portfolio content pages, I used reflection as a way to convey maturity and self-growth to my target audience. I used past events and situations in my life as the canvas of my reflections. It allowed me to tell a great story throughout my content pages and really brought to life my e-portfolio. I agree with Michael about the professional style being boring and I believe that it would have been way too bland for something like an e-portfolio
ReplyDeleteReflection differs from description because unlike description, reflection offers a learning lesson, more than just an account of a person, place, thing, or event. Reflection allows the reader to take a look into the thought processes that control the reasons for one’s decision making. Although description may be used within reflection to help set the stage for a reflective story, I believe it is still the life lesson we get from the reflection itself that separate the two apart.
ReplyDeleteReflection allows one to connect the person with their skills, ideals, career path. It also gives creative license to share what has shaped you as well as what you have shaped up to this point...
ReplyDeleteJoshua and Michael,
ReplyDeleteYou both have good perspectives on reflection, which explains the point--your reflections reflect you to share/explain your talents and how they will lend themselves toward respective careers.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Lisa, both of you seem to really know how to use your personal reflection to better yourself for the future. This is a great aspect of the e-portfolio, that a potential employer can observe how you feel about your past and how motivated you are to improve for the future. Even more specific, you can justify or explain why you took the path you did and how it will help shape your future.
I hope everyone had a happy, healthy Holiday and good luck toward your Interdisciplinary Career and endeavors!
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