Assessing reflection

Assessing reflection and providing feedback.

Whether or not reflection should be formally assessed is not always a straightforward question. This page highlights the main points to consider.

Reflective assignments can be assessed in different ways; below you will find information about summative, formative, peer, and self-assessment of assignments.

Reflective activities can be a great method for engaging your students in different ways. Below are considerations for assessing activities.

Assessment criteria are critical when posing a reflective assignment. This page provides example criteria as well as questions to help you identify what you are looking for.

A well-defined rubric will make marking of reflection more systematic and less instinctive, supporting both you and the reflectors.