MSW ePortfolio

Reflection Statements

09/15/05

Reflection Statements are 1-2 page papers that connect each of the Learning Projects with the particular Learning Objective you are addressing. You should include;

1) why the Learning Product was chosen,

2) how it demonstrates your Advanced Generalist, MSW-level competency in the associated Learning Objective, and

3) how you will be able to apply what you learned from the Leaning Product to your anticipated primary area of professional practice (e.g., child welfare, mental health, community organization).

The second of these requirements is very important since a central purpose of the Portfolio is to ensure that you have achieved the level of competency in all departmental Learning Objectives that is necessary for effective MSW practice. You will need to follow the Departmental writing guidelines in composing Reflection Statements. These guidelines are included in the MSW Student Handbook, as well as on the departmental website.

Summary Reflection

The Summary Reflection is a 2-4 page integration of your entire Portfolio. In it you will discuss how the Portfolio project has contributed to your overall professional growth and development--especially in relationship to your primary anticipated area of professional practice. In doing this, you will need to make some specific references to particular Learning Projects and Refection Statements you’ve included in your Portfolio. As with you individual Reflection Statements, you need to follow the Departmental writing guidelines in writing your Summary Reflection.