{"id":6282,"date":"2023-05-19T19:23:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T02:23:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/?page_id=6282"},"modified":"2023-05-30T15:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T22:32:49","slug":"reflection-and-reflective-writing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/eportfolio\/reflection-and-reflective-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"Reflection and Reflective Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column_45724a-1f{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_45724a-1f{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_45724a-1f{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_45724a-1f{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_45724a-1f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_45724a-1f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{z-index:10;position:relative;align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1200px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:170px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;padding-right:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49{background-color:#00587c;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.31;background-image:linear-gradient(143deg, var(--global-palette1, #3182CE) 0%, var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) 100%);mix-blend-mode:color;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 ,#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 h1,#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 h2,#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 h3,#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 h4,#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 h5,#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 h6{color:#ffffff;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:170px;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:150%;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff)!important;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-top-sep{height:100px;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{width:100%;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}#kt-layout-id_00a576-49 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignfull\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_00a576-49\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-row-has-bg kt-layout-id_00a576-49\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_5121cc-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_5121cc-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_5121cc-d7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"kt-row-layout-bottom-sep kt-row-sep-type-sltl\"><svg style=\"fill:var(--global-palette9)\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\"><path d=\"M1000,0l-1000,100l1000,0l0,-100Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_13d7d0-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_13d7d0-ac\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reflection and Reflective Writing<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_095394-97{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_095394-97{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_095394-97{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_095394-97{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_095394-97{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_095394-97 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_095394-97\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/4-e1684536329520.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Purpose of Reflection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>By developing a reflective practice, you will prepare yourself for excellence in your chosen career through ongoing learning and personal development<\/b>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Genuine&nbsp;<strong>reflection<\/strong>&nbsp;often involves \u2018revealing\u2019 or discovering anxieties, errors, and weaknesses as well as strengths and successes. Such revelations and discoveries are generally followed by examining possible causes and explaining how you plan to improve. It is important to reflect forward as well as reflect upon the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People often think reflectively in daily life. Reflective writing is evidence of reflective thinking. In an academic context, reflective thinking usually involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Looking back at something (usually an event, but could also be an idea or object like an assigned reading)<\/li><li>Analyzing the event or idea (thinking in depth and from different perspectives, and trying to explain it \u2013 what happened and why?)<\/li><li>Thinking carefully about what the event, idea or object means for you and your ongoing progress as a learner, or personal \/ professional development. What are you going to do\/not do as a result?<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:145px;border-top-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-left-radius:145px;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#00587c;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_c0dc0e-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_71b3f0-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_71b3f0-d2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When learning new concepts or skills, you need to think both critically and reflectively. By writing down these thoughts through the process of <strong>reflective writing<\/strong>, you can gain deeper insight into your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>reflecting on your successes and\/or failures on a specific assignment<\/li><li>analyzing your progress in learning a specific skill<\/li><li>discovering gaps in knowledge<\/li><li>creating plans and strategies to improve your future learning<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/8-e1684546375711-987x1024.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/7-e1684546058132-982x1024.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflective writing is a relatively new form of academic writing, but is gaining popularity in all academic disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Many diploma and degree programs now require students to complete portfolios as a graduation requirement; reflective writing is a key component in portfolio creation.<\/li><li>Reflective essays are becoming more popular in many areas, especially health sciences and social sciences, asking you to create an informed reflection on a specific topic.<\/li><li>Practicing reflective skills and writing, while incorporating instructor feedback, will help you build these skills.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Professional<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Variations of reflective writing are often used in different professions and are becoming more common practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Employees may be asked to write a self-evaluation as part of a performance review.<\/li><li>At the end of a financial quarter, business reports often include an analysis of what was done right, what was done wrong and what to do next to increase a company&#8217;s profits.<\/li><li>As you set your personal and career goals, you can use your own reflections to guide your decisions and ambitions.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/9-e1684546604925-976x1024.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_b33b81-81{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_b33b81-81{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:145px;border-top-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-left-radius:145px;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#00587c;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_b33b81-81{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_b33b81-81{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_b33b81-81 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_b33b81-81\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4557d8-c9{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_4557d8-c9{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_4557d8-c9{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_4557d8-c9{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_4557d8-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4557d8-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch this video for a brief introduction to how to write reflectively<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Reflective Writing\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QoI67VeE3ds?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:1px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-top-width:1px;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;background:#ffffff;font-size:18px;line-height:24px;color:#444444;padding-top:14px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:16px;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion--visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, body:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basiccircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclosecircle ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrowcircle )  > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger{background:#444444;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:after, .kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2:not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-basic ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-xclose ):not( .kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow ) .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active .kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger:before{background:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_c2db00-b2 kt-accordion-has-2-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane_759be0-6a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Video Transcript<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>Reflective Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflective writing is a process of putting into writing your reflective thinking. Reflective thinking is actually the important part of the process. The writing is just a way of documenting that this has happened. When people first start to reflect, they often think that it\u2019s about looking back at an event and thinking about what they\u2019ve learned from the experience. What they don\u2019t realize is that it is equally about looking forward, imagining future events and thinking about how the lessons you\u2019ve learned could be applied. It is, therefore, a three-stage process, looking back and analyzing and projecting into the future. Without the third stage it could be pointless. It\u2019s also really important that when you look back at an event, you don\u2019t just concentrate on it in isolation. You need to take a metaphorical step backwards so that you can see it in the context of other events and other learning. These can and should influence your viewpoint when reflecting on that event. All of this can be written about in your reflective writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When most people reflect, they write about what happened, about when it happened, often in the form of a timeline, I did this, I did that. They write about who was involved and perhaps where it happened. These are useful things but they are basically descriptive. And writing about them does not actually contribute to useful reflection. Instead, you should write about your thoughts, about the event, during it, after it, and since. You should also include information about how it made you feel. Were you uncomfortable doing it? Did you feel confident about it? Instead of what, when, who and where, you need to write about; Why. Why did you do it that way? How. How will you change in the future? You should also think about the implications. You learned something but so what? How does that help you? Writing that answers these questions is truly reflective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how much description is needed and how much reflection? Description is important but it should be kept to a minimum.&nbsp; It exists merely in order to put the reflection into context. A typical piece of reflective writing should have short bouts of description followed by a lot of reflection. One important part of reflection is hindsight. This is the ability to look back at an event with knowledge that wasn\u2019t available during the event. Typically, some hindsight will initially hit immediately following an event as a result of knowledge gained in the process of that event. This is the \u2018if only\u2019 moment when you first look back. What then happens is you gain more hindsight gradually over time as more knowledge becomes available. This can be incredibly frustrating if you think you can\u2019t change things. However, if at the point you reflect, you realize you\u2019ve learned a lot from the experience and you can change things in the future, this is actually very empowering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When writing about that learning, it is important to not only think about how it can be directly applied to similar situations but how it can be adapted and translated to other situations. For instance, if you have to give a presentation you may spend a lot of time preparing for it and be really happy with the way that you went when you delivered it. But what if someone afterwards asks you a really awkward question. One you haven\u2019t prepared for. You might feel a bit flustered and not answer it how you would have liked.&nbsp; When you reflect on this, you may write about how you did not like that feeling and in future presentations you\u2019ll need to think about more possible questions and prepare answers beforehand. However, you may also think about other situations where thinking beyond the immediate problem would come in useful. And you may realize that despite being unprepared you did manage to give an answer of sorts. This then make you realize that you can think on your feet and give you confidence to do the same in other situations. You could put all of these thoughts into your reflective writing. If you imagine an experience as a wet cloth, the purpose of reflection is to wring every last drop of learning out of that experience. It\u2019s also about showing that you can think about how you can put that learning into action. Nobody\u2019s saying this is easy. When you first start writing your reflections down, it can seem very strange. You may learn things about yourself you\u2019re not comfortable with. You can feel like you\u2019re really struggling uphill. However, when it becomes a regular activity it can feel perfectly normal and relatively easy. The great thing about reflecting is that it\u2019s very rewarding. When you realize that you can analyze things and work out possible ways forward for yourself, your self-confidence gets a real boost. Reflective writing is just a way to formalize and encourage such reflective thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_eb5803-8a{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_eb5803-8a{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:145px;border-top-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-left-radius:145px;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#00587c;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_eb5803-8a{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_eb5803-8a{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_eb5803-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_eb5803-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_e2aff4-ca > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_e2aff4-ca\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Reflective Writing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflective writing is&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>your<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>response to&nbsp;experiences, opinions, events&nbsp;or&nbsp;new information<\/li><li><strong>your<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>response to&nbsp;thoughts&nbsp;and&nbsp;feelings<\/li><li>a way of thinking to&nbsp;explore<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>your<\/strong>&nbsp;learning<\/li><li>an opportunity to&nbsp;gain&nbsp;<strong>self<\/strong>-knowledge<\/li><li>a way to achieve&nbsp;clarity&nbsp;and better&nbsp;understanding&nbsp;of what&nbsp;<strong>you<\/strong>&nbsp;are learning<\/li><li>a chance to develop and reinforce&nbsp;<strong>your<\/strong>&nbsp;writing skills<\/li><li>a way of&nbsp;making meaning out of what&nbsp;<strong>you<\/strong>&nbsp;study (&#8220;Reflective Writing&#8221;)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/ePortfolio-3-e1684548670787-1015x1024.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/ePortfolio-4-e1684548741554.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Reflective Writing is NOT?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflective writing is not &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>just&nbsp;conveying information, instruction or argument<\/li><li>pure&nbsp;description, though there may be descriptive elements<\/li><li>straightforward&nbsp;decision or judgement&nbsp;(e.g. about whether something is right or wrong, good or bad)<\/li><li>simple&nbsp;problem-solving<\/li><li>a&nbsp;summary&nbsp;of course notes<\/li><li>a standard university essay<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_15e807-20{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_15e807-20{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_15e807-20{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_15e807-20{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_15e807-20{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_15e807-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_15e807-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing for Reflective Writing:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/files\/2023\/05\/Screenshot-2023-05-19-at-7.31.56-PM-1024x808.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_6b6afd-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6b6afd-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Aids:&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/Learning%20Centres\/Write_ReflectiveWriting_LA_0.pdf\">Reflective Writing Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/Learning%20Centres\/Reflect_UsingStrengths_LA.pdf\">Using Your Personal Strengths<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Centre Videos:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kpu.ca\/media\/What+is+ReflectionF\/0_xtpn7h5n\">What is Reflection?<\/a><br><\/em>This video from the KPU Learning Centres explains reflection and its importance in academic contexts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li><li>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/media.kpu.ca\/media\/A+Reflective+Learning+Cycle\/0_5mzhmc07\">Reflective Learning Cycle<\/a><br><\/em>In this KPU Learning Centre video Graham Gibbs\u2019 Reflective cycle is introduced one method to structure the reflective process.<\/p>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:145px;border-top-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-right-radius:145px;border-bottom-left-radius:145px;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#00587c;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_f7e80c-bb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f7e80c-bb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_7373d9-8b{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_7373d9-8b{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_7373d9-8b{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_7373d9-8b{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_7373d9-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_7373d9-8b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>References:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content adapted with permission and thanks to Gillian Sudlow, KPU Teaching and Learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReflective Writing.\u201d&nbsp;<em>Reflective Writing Guide | UNSW Current Students<\/em>, University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia, 1 Aug. 2016, student.unsw.edu.au\/reflective-writing. Accessed 18 Feb. 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional Resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Write Online<\/em>&nbsp;Lesson on Reflective Writing by Wilfred Laurier University&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/writeonline.ca\/reflective-essay.php?content=intro\">http:\/\/writeonline.ca\/reflective-essay.php?content=intro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparing Reflective Writing to General Academic Writing&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/my.cumbria.ac.uk\/Public\/LISS\/Documents\/skillsatcumbria\/ReflectivevsAcademicWriting.pdf\">http:\/\/my.cumbria.ac.uk\/Public\/LISS\/Documents\/skillsatcumbria\/ReflectivevsAcademicWriting.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study Guides EIT \u201cReflective Writing\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www2.eit.ac.nz\/library\/ls_guides_reflective.html\">http:\/\/www2.eit.ac.nz\/library\/ls_guides_reflective.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A More Detailed Structure \/ Method of Organization for Reflective Writing (7 Steps)&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uefap.com\/writing\/genre\/reflect.htm\">http:\/\/www.uefap.com\/writing\/genre\/reflect.htm<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more Reflective Writing Sentence Structures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.eit.ac.nz\/library\/ls_guides_reflective.html\">http:\/\/www2.eit.ac.nz\/library\/ls_guides_reflective.html<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alia.org.au\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Reflective%20Practice%20Vocabulary%20Aid.pdf\">https:\/\/www.alia.org.au\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/Reflective%20Practice%20Vocabulary%20Aid.pdf<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/peak-ict.wikispaces.com\/file\/view\/Fifty+Reflective+Sentence+Starters.pdf\">https:\/\/peak-ict.wikispaces.com\/file\/view\/Fifty+Reflective+Sentence+Starters.pdf<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_a542c3-e6{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-button{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#ffffff;font-size:15px;background:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_a542c3-e6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#555555;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-left kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_a542c3-e6\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a class=\"kt-button button kt-btn-0-action kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-style-basic kt-btn-svg-show-always kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/eportfolio\/\"><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-btn-svg-icon kt-btn-svg-icon-fe_arrowLeftCircle kt-btn-side-left\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 8 8 12 12 16\"><\/polyline><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><\/svg><\/div><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Back<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns_336ea0-d7{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-end;align-items:center;}.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-button{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;}.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#ffffff;font-size:15px;background:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#f1f2f3;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns_336ea0-d7 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#555555;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kt-btn-align-right kt-btn-tablet-align-inherit kt-btn-mobile-align-inherit kt-btns-wrap kt-btns_336ea0-d7\"><div class=\"kt-btn-wrap kt-btn-wrap-0\"><a class=\"kt-button button kt-btn-0-action kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-style-basic kt-btn-svg-show-always kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/get-started\/creating-a-pebblepad-portfolio\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Creating a PebblePad eportfolio<\/span><div style=\"display:inline-flex;justify-content:center;align-items:center\" class=\"kt-btn-svg-icon kt-btn-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-btn-side-right\"><svg style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"><\/polyline><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"><\/line><\/svg><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_4b846f-b3{max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_4b846f-b3{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 1025px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_4b846f-b3{-webkit-flex:0 1 1000px;flex:0 1 1000px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-sm-dir-vertical:not(.kb-section-sm-dir-horizontal):not(.kb-section-sm-dir-specificity)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column_4b846f-b3{max-width:1000px;-webkit-flex:1;flex:1;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.kadence-column_4b846f-b3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_4b846f-b3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{z-index:10;position:relative;align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1200px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:170px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:25px;padding-right:25px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42{background-color:#00587c;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.31;background-image:linear-gradient(143deg, var(--global-palette1, #3182CE) 0%, var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0) 100%);mix-blend-mode:color;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 ,#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 h1,#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 h2,#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 h3,#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 h4,#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 h5,#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 h6{color:#ffffff;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:140px;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:150%;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{fill:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff)!important;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-top-sep{height:100px;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{width:100%;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{fill:#ffffff!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep{height:px;}#kt-layout-id_d67515-42 .kt-row-layout-bottom-sep svg{width:%;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignfull\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_d67515-42\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-row-has-bg kt-layout-id_d67515-42\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-layout-top-sep kt-row-sep-type-sltl\"><svg style=\"fill:#ffffff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\"><path d=\"M1000,0l-1000,100l1000,0l0,-100Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_74bb68-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_74bb68-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_74bb68-a7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/get-started\/creating-a-pebblepad-portfolio\/\"><br><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflection and Reflective Writing The Purpose of Reflection By developing a reflective practice, you will prepare yourself for excellence in your chosen career through ongoing learning and personal development.&nbsp; Genuine&nbsp;reflection&nbsp;often involves \u2018revealing\u2019 or discovering anxieties, errors, and weaknesses as well as strengths and successes. Such revelations and discoveries are generally followed by examining possible causes&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1104,"featured_media":0,"parent":5756,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6282","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6282","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1104"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6282"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6282\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6780,"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6282\/revisions\/6780"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/onlinelearning\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6282"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}