Perception and Perception Checking

What have you discovered about perception and perception checking?

As you begin this reflective writing assignment, go back and review the pertinent portions of the reading which will help guide your responses to the following prompts–

Which barrier(s) to self-perception do you think present the most challenge to you and why? What can you do to start to overcome these barriers?
Which barrier(s) to perceiving others do you think present the most challenge to you and why? What can you do to start to overcome these barriers?
Finally, replay a recent communication encounter in which perception checking might have led to a more positive result. What could you have done differently? Then explore which step of perception checking is most challenging to you and why.
As you develop your responses remember to incorporate your personal perspective with what you have discovered within this unit.

Spend some time on this. Remember, reflective writing gives you the opportunity to think deeply about your learning. You’ll want to refer back to portions of the text which have influenced you most, but remember you are not simply restating what the text has said. You want to dig deeper…. to wonder…. and to reflect on what you have realized…. what you have “figured out” so far.

This is your opportunity to connect and share your insights. Focus on providing substance and specifics through a minimum of 15 to 20 sentences for this assignment.

(Remember to review the rubric to see how this assignment will be evaluated.)

Rubric
Reflective Writing Rubric
Reflective Writing Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity
Reflective writing uses clear, expressive, and accurate language.
5 pts
Reflective Practitioner
The language is clear and expressive. The reader can create a mental picture of the situation being described. Abstract concepts are explained accurately and make sense to an uninformed reader.
4 pts
Aware Practitioner
The language is somewhat expressive; there are minor lapses in clarity and accuracy. Abstract concepts are not fully described.
3 pts
Reflective Novice
There are frequent lapses in clarity, expressiveness, and/or accuracy. Explanation of concepts makes no sense to an uniformed reader.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Assignment is not completed, or language is unclear and confusing throughout. Concepts are either not discussed or are presented inaccurately.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance
Reflective writing is based on significant and meaningful learning experiences.
5 pts
Reflective Practitioner
The learning experience being reflected upon is clearly meaningful and relevant to student and course learning goals.
4 pts
Aware Practitioner
The learning experience being reflected upon shows some (minor) relevancy to student and course learning goals.
3 pts
Reflective Novice
The learning experience being reflected upon shows little attempt to demonstrate relevance and/or relevance is unclear to the reader.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Assignment is not completed or there is no attempt to describe relevancy to student and/or course learning goals.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
Reflective writing examines deep learning experiences.
5 pts
Reflective Practitioner
The reflection moves beyond simple description of the learning experience to a thorough analysis of how the experience contributes to student understanding of self, others, and/or course concepts.
4 pts
Aware Practitioner
The reflection demonstrates student attempts to analyze the experience, but analysis lacks depth.
3 pts
Reflective Novice
Student makes attempts at applying the learning experience to understanding of self, others, and/or course concepts but fails to demonstrate depth of analysis.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Assignment is not completed, or reflection does not move beyond description of the learning experience(s).
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterconnections
Reflective writing connects current learning experience with course materials, past experiences, and personal goals.
5 pts
Reflective Practitioner
Significant course materials, student experiences, and/or personal goals are incorporated into the reflective writing.
4 pts
Aware Practitioner
The reflective writing includes minimal, underdeveloped connections between course materials, past experiences, and/or personal goals.
3 pts
Reflective Novice
The reflective writing mentions course materials, but with no attempt to connect them with past experiences, and/or personal goals.
0 pts
Unacceptable
Assignment is not completed, or course materials are inaccurately represented or not mentioned.
5 pts
Total Points: 20