Reflective Practices for Teaching

Introspective Learning Practices for Teachers

by Michelle Head, 2022 CETL Scholarly Teaching Fellow for Reflective Practices and the 2022 CETL Scholars for Reflective Practice

鈥淭he art of teaching is the art of assisting in discovery鈥� 鈥� Michael Van Doren, American Poet

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reflection.}
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_{The image emphasizes that reflection is the key link between experiential activities
and learning outcomes.}

Reflection serves as a vehicle for students to make sense of a learning experience and allows students to learn about themselves. This page serves to provide supporting information for faculty to incorporate reflective practices for learning into their course.