Funds provided by a grant from:
"Supporting undergraduate and graduate learning and research in community-based sites"
Tips for a Successful Reflection Session
To be effective, a reflection should- be led by an enthusiastic, creative, and nonjudgmental facilitator
- purposely link the service experience to learning objectives
- be outcome-based
- have sufficient time for discussion/writing/presenting to make the activity meaningful
- be appropriate for the group (age, skill levels, culturally sensitive, etc.)
- engage all participants
- be conducted in an environment in which participants feel safe to express their feelings and observations
- address negative experiences, while highlighting positive experiences.
Adapted from the Howard University Center for the Advancement of Service-Learning