Experiential Learning Reflective

Experiential Learning Reflective

Reflection Outline   

1. Introduction(1 paragraph).  Briefly inform the reader of the Experiential Learning Activity you took part in by describing:

• The name, date(s), and location(s) of the experiential learning event you participated in
• A brief overview of the organization’s mission and how it fits with your goals.
• A description of the specific activities and responsibilities you took part in that were related to the learning outcomes identified in advance for this activity.

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1. Essential Career Skills Developed(3-5 paragraphs).  Analyze your experience in terms of the essential career skills you developed during your Experiential Learning activity in the following categories:
2. Problem solving

• Describe problems you may have encountered and how you solved them
• Provide examples of instances where you used creative or innovative initiatives

Experiential Learning Reflective

1. Interpersonal skills

• Explain how this experience may have improved your self-confidence, helped you with time management skills, and/or taught you about relationship building and teamwork
• Provide examples of how your ethical leadership skills were developed in accordance with the mission of St. Thomas University

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1. Technical skills

• Identify the primary technical skills you acquired pertaining to your major or field and how these skills may help you in your future career (e.g., new technology or software, technology design/programming, lab management, etc.).
• Name any certifications you earned during your experiential learning event

Experiential Learning Reflective

III. Reflection (3-5 paragraphs).  Reflect upon this particular experiential learning experience.  Elaborate on the relationship the experiential learning event has to your course of studies and/or future field or career:

• Describe to what degree your initial expectations/goals/learning outcomes were met
• Describe how the essential career skills you developed have value for your major or field of study.
• Describe how your experience encouraged you to continue your career path in this direction. If you learned through this experience that you would not like to pursue this career in the future, that is a valid answer as well.
• Give an example of how the essential career skills you developed may be transferable to other situations, including both within and outside of academia
• Describe any essential career skills that you did not develop during your Experiential Learning event that you

1. Conclusion(1 paragraph).  Summarize the most important outcomes you will take away from your experience.