The ePortfolio will engage you with critical reflection that differs to descriptive writing in the following ways. You will have opportunities to discuss and collaborate on your critical reflections.
Descriptive writing | Critical/analytical writing |
States what happened | Identifies the significance |
States what something is like | Evaluates (judges the value) strengths and weaknesses |
Gives the story so far | Weighs one piece of information against another |
States the order in which things happened | Makes reasoned judgements |
Says how to do something | Argues a case according to evidence |
Explains what a theory says | Shows why something is relevant or suitable |
Explains how something works | Indicates why something will work (best) |
Notes the method used | Indicates whether something is appropriate or suitable |
Says when something occurred | Identifies why the timing is important |
States the different components | Weighs up the importance of component parts |
States options | Gives reason for the selection of each option |
Lists details | Evaluates the relative significance of details |
Lists in any order | Structures information in order (eg. of importance) |
States links between items | Shows the relevance of links between pieces of information |
Gives information | Draws conclusions |
Bloom’s Taxonomy https://teachthought.com/learning/what-is-blooms-taxonomy-a-definition-for-teachers/
Wiggins and McTighe: Six facets of understanding https://www.teachthought.com/critical-thinking/6-facets-of-understanding-definition/
Biggs: Solo Taxonomy http://www.johnbiggs.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/solo_taxonomy.jpg
Critical reflection – University of Waterloo https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/planning-courses-and-assignments/course-design/critical-reflection
A critical reflection framework https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/childhood/professionals/support/reffram.pdf
Critical reflection https://eprints.qut.edu.au/79260/1/Critical_Reflection_-_Gowrie_Article.pdf