write a 450-750 word reflection (2-3 pages) reflecting on what you have learned in this course.
Your reflection should include specific details about the course and what you learned. This can include discussion of specific ideas, concepts, assignments, materials, skills, etc.
Questions to Consider in your Reflection
Use these questions to guide your reflection. You don’t need to answer every single one, but your reflection should address at least 3-4 of them.
What are your biggest takeaways or insights from this course?
How has learning more about the past influenced how you understand the present?
What lessons or skills from this course will you apply in future courses or other areas of your life?
What do you think you will remember from this course in five years? Is there one story from the readings, lecture, or videos that will stick with you? Explain what it is and why it matters to you.
Is there an assignment, discussion, or achievement that you are especially proud of from this course?
What was a challenge you faced in this course? What did you learn from that challenge?
Note: this assignment is less formal than a traditional essay, so it is fine to use and the first-person. You should still proofread your reflection for spelling and grammar mistakes before submitting it.
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