Passport Stamp: Using Reflective Essays in Lieu of Exams

Objectives

After earning this stamp you will be able to better:

• Recognize the benefits (and drawbacks) of using reflective assignments in your course.
• Consider the learning objective(s) of reflective assignments
• Set up reflective assignments in your courses, regardless of whether they are hybrid, in-person, or online.
• Grade/assess student’s reflective assignments

Curriculum

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To complete these learning activities you can use an existing course or a sandbox course, available upon request if needed.

Learning Activities

1. Create (or revise) a reflection assignment for one of your courses to earn the stamp. Include:
   • A learning objective related to the reflective assignment
   • A rubric to assess the reflective assignment
2. Write your own short reflection about what you learned!

Request Your Stamp

Use this Stamp Request form to:

• Share a link to your reflection assignment
• Share your reflection on what you learned

Questions? Comments? Contact Chris Lott <clott@uw.edu>