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
