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WS2121: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks Guide: Reflection

A guide to support students of WS2121

Benefits of reflective thinking

Engaging in reflective practice will develop your understanding in many ways, including helping you to:

  • Become a critical thinker
  • Identify weaknesses in your understanding
  • Gain a deeper understanding of new information
  • Become an independent learner and problem-solver.

The Figure below shows that the reflective thinking process starts with you. Before you can begin to assess the words and ideas of others, you need to pause and identify and examine your own thoughts.  This involves revisiting your prior experience and knowledge of the topic you are exploring. It also involves considering how and why you think the way you do. The examination of your beliefs, values, attitudes and assumptions forms the foundation of your understanding.

Source: Reflective Writing. The Learning Centre - UNSW

Get started with reflective writing

Reflective writing - a very brief guide

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