The Great Impact of Reflection

       Learning is a way to derive knowledge and information. Commonly, it is done through an Education system, both inside and outside of classes. Any activities we have involved, it is not guaranteed whether they are effective and supportive to our leaning or it is defective to our future influence. Thus, it is necessitated for us to evaluate and assess them. Based on my experiences, the reflection is the best alternative and it is influential in assessing myself how much I have understood or gained from studies and other activities. Usually, I will do my reflection on my behaviors and performances in a daily basis and other appropriate time. Reflecting on our understanding from studies is a great opportunity for us to process what we have earned and determine what the next step towards our goals is. The reflection is a tool to prepare us in advance to face any challenges in the near future, especially it is very useful for us to go in career industries as if we graduated.

         A way to do a reflection can be varied from one another. We can do in whatever way works for us. If we do not know what to do, we can follow these simple suggestions. In fact, there are many strategies and approaches that we can apply. According to Grinnell College, it suggests us 4 ways.
1. Writing

• Journals: Making entries in journals or learning logs. 

• Highlighted journal: Using a blog or personal journal.

• Critical incident journal: Analyzing of a particular event that occurred during the experience.

• Newspaper, magazine or other published articles.

2. Speaking

• One-on-one discussions: Meet with a mentor, lecturer, professor, or adviser.

3. Multimedia and Performing Arts

• Express ourselves: Create our own version of our feelings towards our experience.

• Painting, drawing, or collages.

• Dance, music, theater, or video presentations.

4. Other Reflection Activities

• Item Inspiration: Find one or two items that remind us of how we feel about our experience.

• Portfolio

            By doing a reflection on whatever we do, we have already prepared ourselves to strive a success in our studies, livings, profession, and future development.