Reflection is the structured and intentional consideration of experiences in light of particular learning objectives.
When planning a service learning course, faculty should identify several points in the semester when reflection can be incorporated. At its best, reflection embodies "the four C's":
Find reflections on various topics below:
Reflection on The Role of Service
Reflection on Volunteering vs. Service Learning and handout
Reflections on Description, Interpretation, Evaluation
Reflections on unlearning our privilege--article and reflection
Reflection on white privilege--article and reflection
Reflection on social issues and their causes
Reflection on learning outcomes and action plans
Case Studies for Reflection Assignments
Service Learning Reflection Activities
Different Kinds of Reflections
Article on The "Reductive Seduction of Other People's Problems"--great for reflection
Aids for Evaluating Reflections:
IUPUI Service Learning Reflection Rubric
Criteria for Evaluating Reflections
AAC&U Integrative Learning Value Rubric
Find additional resources on reflection at these links:
Guidelines and Strategies for Service Learning Reflection
Northwest Service Academy Reflection Toolkit (PDF, 138KB)
Campus Compact - Structured Reflection