Section II: Reflecting

This section showcases the importance of reflection and metacognition for college learning. Leonard Henderson, Travis Thurston, Mehmet Soyer, Gonca Soyer, and Josie Tollefson analyze the use of #digitalpowerups in online courses to create meaningful student-led discussions around difficult subjects. Nichelle Frank then explores how she created and revised weekly reflection assignments in her introductory history course to foster student learning. Matthew LaPlante discusses the creation of his Pioneer Method to encourage students to meaningfully discuss and share ideas while persisting in learning. Next, Julia M. Gossard illustrates how she employs Habits of Mind in reflective assignments to help students move from fixed to growth mindsets in history. Jessie Koltz examines some of the social-emotional elements of reflection in her mid-level courses. Finally, Jenifer Evers shares how she incorporates metacognition into her mid- and upper-division social work courses.

Habits of Mind discussed in this section include:

• Thinking about your thinking (metacognition)
• Thinking flexibly
• Thinking interdependently
• Listening with understanding and empathy
• Questioning and posing problems
• Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision
• Taking responsible risks
• Remaining open to continuous learning
• Persisting