{"id":8607,"date":"2024-07-24T08:34:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T08:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnercentered.org\/strategies\/https-learnercentdev-wpenginepowered-com-learner-centered-strategies-strategy-protocols-for-reflections-on-learning\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:45:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T20:45:46","slug":"protocols-for-reflection-on-learning","status":"publish","type":"strategies","link":"https:\/\/learnercentered.org\/strategies\/protocols-for-reflection-on-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Protocols for Reflection on Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"

Protocols for Reflection on Learning<\/h1>\n

Reflection is a key practice for deeper learning and should happen throughout the learning experience to shift the focus from the product of learning to the process. Reflection protocols, which are sentence starters\/stems or specific reflection questions, support learners in learning how to reflect. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Lesson Reflection<\/h4>\n

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Self-Reflection After an Essay<\/h4>\n

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Source:\u00a0Marcus Luther on Twitter<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Weekly Learning Reflection<\/b><\/h4>\n

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Source:\u00a0Modern Classrooms<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Choice-Based Reflection<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Choice-BasedDani DelRosario at Escondido Union School District embedded reflection opportunities for students that are choice-based, so students can choose how they wish to reflect on their writing.
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Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Reflection protocols<\/span><\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 How to guide students to reflect during a project<\/span><\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Design Real-World Learning Experiences Course<\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd6 Reflection in a self-paced learning environment<\/span><\/a>
\n\ud83d\udcd640 reflection questions<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfa7 <\/span>Taking a Beta Approach to Teaching and Innovation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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