Elementary Library: Reflection

These self-reflection questions will help use use higher-order thinking skills when reflecting on your work.

• Now that it’s over, what are my first thoughts about this overall project? Are they mostly positive or negative?

• If positive, what comes to mind specifically? Negative?

• What were some of the most interesting discoveries I made while working on this project? About the problem? About myself? About others?

• What were some of my most challenging moments and what made them so?

• What were some of my most powerful learning moments and what made them so?

• What is the most important thing I learned personally?

• What most got in the way of my progress, if anything?

• How well did I and my team communicate overall?

• When did my collaborative communications fall short of the group’s expectations, if ever?

• What were some things my teammates did that helped me to learn or overcome obstacles?

• How did I help others during this process? How do I feel I may have hindered others?

• What did I learn were my greatest strengths? My biggest areas for improvement?

• What would I do differently if I were to approach the same problem again?

• What moments was I most proud of my efforts?

• What could I do differently from a personal standpoint the next time I work with the same group or a different one?

• What’s the one thing about myself above all others I would like to work to improve?

• How can I better support and encourage my teammates on future projects?

• How will I use what I’ve learned in the future?