Student Self-Reflection
All previous assessments have been administered, thereby completing the speaking-listening-writing-reading series. While the assessments are fresh in the minds of students, they will be given the opportunity to reflect meaningfully on their performance and learning.
On the day following the last of the assessment series, students will be given the attached questionnaire and asked to complete it while seriously thinking about their learning experiences.
Reflection is a process of thinking about and evaluating one’s on-going learning. Reflective adults can make more informed decisions by considering their experiences. Therefore, students should be given this opportunity to gain insight into their own learning styles and identify areas of expertise and improvement.
Self-Reflection
This form is NOT a "test." It is an opportunity for you to think about what you have learned over the last week. By "reflecting" on your experiences, you can help accomplish a number of things:
Identify areas where you are comfortable with your English skill
Identify areas where you might need to work on improving your English skill
Help me, the teacher, identify areas where I could improve the class
Speaking/Listening
Rate how you feel about your speaking/listening abilities in a negotiation: 4=No problems, I’m very comfortable; 3=I’m comfortable, but still have some hitches; 2=I can barely keep up, and I only get some things; 1=WOW! I really need improvement!
__ I communicate my thoughts/ideas very clearly
__ I flow with a conversation, even if I’m not familiar with the topic
__ I negotiate without dominating or being dominated
__ I am a good listener, and I knew how to show it
__ Other: __________________________________________________________
Tell me what part of speaking/listening you would really like to work on so that you can feel more comfortable in a conversation:
Tell me two ways that you can improve on this one area:
Writing
Rate how you feel about your writing abilities: 4=No problems, I’m very comfortable; 3=I’m comfortable, but still have some hitches; 2=I have lots of room for improvement; 1=WOW! I really need improvement!
__ I write in a style that meets my audience (formal/informal)
__ I get my point across with clear words and sentences
__ My spelling and punctuation do not slow down the reader
__ I know how to write in business letter format
__ Other: ___________________________________________________________
Tell me what part of writing you would really like to work on so that you can feel more comfortable writing to a stranger:
Tell me two ways that you can improve on this one area:
Reading
Rate how you feel about your reading abilities: 4=No problems, I’m very comfortable; 3=I’m comfortable, but still have some hitches; 2=I have lots of room for improvement; 1=WOW! I really need improvement!
__ I read with flow and don’t read word-by-word
__ I don’t have to stop very often to make sure I understand
__ When I don’t understand something, I go back to read it again
__ I can scan something I have read to find specific information
__ I can remember things I have read to help me make decisions
__ Other: __________________________________________________________
Tell me what part of reading you would really like to work on so that you can feel more comfortable:
Tell me two ways that you can improve on this one area:
Wrap It Up
Which part of the last week was the most comfortable for you? Was it the partner activity where you had to negotiate? The business letter? The reading activity?
What made it a smooth experience for you?
Which part of the last week gave you the biggest challenge?
What can I do to make this part better? Or is it something you can work on independently?
Would you say the activities we did this last week reflected things you can see yourself doing in real life? (Yes, No)
Your favorite activity this last week:
Your LEAST favorite activity this last week:
One specific thing I should think about keeping for next time:
One specific thing I should think about tossing for next time: