Asking students to reflect on their learning is an effective strategy for promoting conceptual understanding, encouraging student agency, and fostering transfer of learning. Read this TWW Blog post, Designing and Assessing Reflective Writing Assignments, to learn how instructors can create meaningful reflective assignments that maximize student learning and metacognition, while also allowing for effective and efficient grading.
If you would like to consult with a member of the WAC Team about integrating reflective writing tasks into your courses, please schedule a consultation.