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Critical self-reflection (Open Learning)

Tools for critical self-reflection

You may need to try a few different tools and methods of reflection to find which is most beneficial to you.tools construct craft

Common tools for reflection are:

  • learning journals, diaries, portfolios - jotting notes down in written prose
  • tables, mind maps, lists and bullet points - your notes summarised in note form
  • recordings: CDs, digital recorder, video - documenting by voice recordings
  • creative representations - icons, mind maps and diagrams.
  • group work: reflecting on your own and others' performance of group tasks

Adapted from: Open University (2020) Strategic study techniques: Be aware of your habits. Available at: https://help.open.ac.uk/be-aware-of-your-habits (Accessed: 25 May 2020).