Reflection is a cognitive process that promotes self-awareness and encourages self-assessment. The cognitive
process of reflecting on one’s authentic knowledge, practice, and beliefs/attitudes is important to developing
professionalism. Reflection allows one to think critically about one’s ability to effectively join content knowledge
with practice to reach diverse populations of learners.
By asking the following questions prior to writing self-reflection, one will more effectively integrate the inclusion
of relevant content knowledge from the textbook Seeing Sociology.
TASK:
Pick ANY of the chapters from the book Seeing Sociology, class activities and/or classroom lecture/modules.
What new knowledge or new understanding have you acquired from the book, video and/or modules? Give
specific examples & explain.
Please explain what sociological perspective (Functionalism, Conflict or Symbolic Interactionist Theory) best
fits your sociological imagination/ideology outlook in your daily life? How can you use one of these to explain
your example?
Does the reading, lecture, or experience challenge you socially, culturally, emotionally, or theologically? If so,
where and how? Why does it bother you or catch your attention?
Has the reading, lecture, or experience changed your way of thinking? Did it conflict with beliefs you held
previously, and what evidence did it provide you with in order to change your thought process on the topic?
Does the reading, lecture, or experience leave you with any questions? Were these questions ones you had
previously or ones you developed only after finishing?
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