CEL - Course Designation Application

Written: Students reflect in writing either during class or before class. May be online discussion through Canvas or submitted in another written format.

Oral: Students reflect via spoken word. This may occur individually, in a pair, or in a small or large group. Examples of this might include an individual oral reflection (e.g., uploading a self-made video to Canvas or giving an individual presentation to the class) or a group oral reflection (e.g., class-wide discussion or a filmed discussion between the student and their community partner).

Creative: Reflection via any format that is not exclusively written or oral, but could be a combination of both. This might include presentation of a found image or object with a written or oral description of why the image represents the student's reflection of their learning. Other examples might include a musical composition, a PowerPoint presentation, or composition of a poster or other original artistic reflection.

Online: Reflection via a blog or threaded discussion or posted as a separate assignment. May be on Canvas or in another online format. May be individual to student or seen by entire class. Discussion might be interactive or specific to each student.

In-class, with written feedback: Reflection occurs in-person during class time. Instructor provides written feedback to students on their reflections to let them know why and how the reflection might be improved and identifies the strongest elements of the reflection.

Solo Reflection: Student reflections are not interactive in any way.

Group Reflection, with peer feedback: Students interact in some way during the reflection process (may be as an online threaded discussion or blog or during in-class discussion). Students are required to comment on reflections by their peers.

Graded, using a rubric: Students are given a rubric specifying the expectations for the various elements of the reflection assignment. This rubric is used to assign points to the reflection.

Graded-Open: Reflections are assigned a grade, but no grading rubric is used.

Reflect on specific question(s): Sometimes called "guided reflection." Student reflections are in response to specific questions posed by the instructor.

Summation with citations: Students follow APA guidelines for a summative essay and include appropriate citations.

A-B-C Method: Students are instructed to reflect on "Affect," "Behavior," and "Cognitive" elements of their learning and any changes that have occurred as a result of their experiences with community-engaged learning.

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Community Engaged Learning - Course Designation Application