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Here are a series of tools that can be used to support reflection, with a brief discussion of the process, the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.

Reflection can be a challenging endeavor. It's not something that's fostered in school - typically someone else tells you how you're doing! At best, students can narrate what they did, but have trouble thinking abstractly about their learning - patterns, connections and progress.

Blogs are a great way to encourage students to share their work, and to reflect on their learning (YIS IT Department)

Routinely asking students to ponder -- deeply and seriously -- what and how they've learned could be the "mind's strongest glue."

Summary of research on journaling, favorite reflective writing formats, and labor-saving method of teacher response.