1. What Is a Reflection?
According to the dictionary, a reflection is: a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration; a thought occurring in consideration or meditation (dictionary.com).

2. The purpose of a reflection is...
1. To look back on an experience and determine its meaning or significance to us personally. 2. A reflection is usually done in order to understand why we feel a certain way about a subject. 3. It can be a useful tool to reflect on what we have learned and to incorporate how all these ideas and our own past and present experiences all fit together.

3. The main goal is...
to go through a process of discovery. In a reflection, the focus is inward-looking; personal thoughts, feelings, and findings could always be included.

4. Your Reflections should…
Briefly describe/summarize the topic presented in class (i.e., video, guest speaker, etc.) that you are reflecting on. Do not retell all the facts, what was said, etc. Just summarize the main idea of the topic.  
Relate the topic to your ‘everyday’ life experiences (make an explicit link between ‘everyday’ life and the topic)
Be written in a style that is relatively informal, yet still uses full sentences
Include any questions, feelings, thoughts, etc. you may have
Include new information you have learned as a result of the topic presented

5. For Your First Reflection….
View the following video clip: “Justice for Aboriginal Peoples -It’s Time”
Use the Reflection form to write your reflection about this video. Hand in the form when you are finished.