Reflective writing is not about casual journaling—it’s a structured academic skill that demonstrates your ability to think critically, learn from experience, and relate practice to theory. Whether you’re in education, nursing, social work, or leadership studies, this course will help you master how to reflect with scholarly depth and clarity:
Who Is This For?
* Students preparing reflective assignments for university
* Professionals completing CPD logs or teaching portfolios
* Anyone required to write personal learning statements
What You'll Learn
* What academic reflection actually means
* How to apply models like Gibbs, Kolb, and Schön
* The difference between description, analysis, and evaluation
* How to structure a reflective essay or journal
* Using academic theory to enrich personal experience
* Referencing properly in reflective writing
Course Structure:
* Session 1: Understanding Reflection—Purpose, Use & Models
* Session 2: Structuring Your Writing—From Experience to Insight
* Session 3: Linking Theory with Practice—Citations, Depth, and Balance
* Live Session: Feedback & Writing Lab—Bring Your Draft for Review
You'll Also Receive:
* Reflective writing templates and model answers
* A reflective writing checklist
* Marking rubrics from real university programs
* Optional peer review group
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to write a well-structured, insightful, and academically sound reflective piece that meets undergraduate or postgraduate standards.