Reflective interview

In a reflective interview, you ask one or more students to look back at an experience or situation, to reflect on what happened and what was learned. It is designed to help students gain insight into their own thinking and actions. For example, you ask the student beforehand to look back at a group project, internship or critical incident, reflect and identify their learning goals. During the interview, you ask the student to describe the experience, what the student learned and how they will act differently in the future. Afterwards, you assess the student based on their ability to reflect on the experience or situation and their ability to gain insight into their own thinking and actions.

Some examples:

• A business administration student is interviewed about a group project he or she has carried out. The student is asked to reflect on how he or she worked with the group, showed leadership and can apply this experience to future situations.
• A journalism student is interviewed about a specific article he or she has written. The student is asked to reflect on how he or she gathered the information, verified facts and can apply the experience in future situations.
• A teacher education student is interviewed about a teaching situation. The student is asked to reflect on how he or she prepared the lesson, how he or she taught the lesson and can apply the experience in future situations.

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See also: Self reflection, Reflective journal.

See also: FeedbackFruits Self Assessment of Skills.