Reflection Essay Paper

History Reflection

Students will submit a history reflection. Date will be posted in the syllabus. Students will submit a final reflection during the end of the semester.

Directions

· Compose a brief reflection essay to the prompt below. Use your best college-level writing. Your response should be typed, double-spaced, using 12-point font and 1-inch margins. The ideal length is approximately 3-5 pages---not including the prompt and header. This reflection is worth 50 points.

Reflection Essay Prompt

Header: Student Name: _______________________________

Student ID: __________________________________

Course and Section: ___________________________

Prompt:

When you began at Richland College, you used to think a certain way about learning and about your own ability to learn and change over time.

In this essay, describe:

· how this History class has changed and improved your ability to learn and think compared to when you started at Richland College?

· how this change has influenced other aspects of your life?

· what specific new insights have you gained from the readings? (Please share insights from the readings and films)

· what additional resources did you use or plan to use from this course to assist you with your writing assignments or communication style in the discussions for this course? (Example: Identify specific student resources, online tutoring, or additional resources threads)

· in what ways did you communicate with others in the class? (instructor, other students?) What written, oral, or visual assignments did you use?

· what new questions do you now have about history that you did not have at the beginning of this course?

· what additional research did you conduct outside of the lectures or textbook? What information or resources did you use?

· how should one approach the study of history online?

Developing Learning Power: Changing and Learning Prompt