Work Term Reflection

Journal Outline Assignment – Reflection on Work Term Experiences including LO plan

Students participating in the WIL program will engage in a structured reflection process, focusing on their responsibilities, tasks, and experiences during their placement. By connecting the theoretical knowledge from previous courses with their work term experiences, students will explore personal learning outcomes based on Learning Objectives plan

Objective

The goal of the journal is to enhance the learning process by providing a space for students to analyze, reflect, and synthesize their experiences, relating them to the course’s learning objectives. The journal entries will also serve as a foundation for the final report at the end of the course.

Requirements

Frequency: 7 journal entries are required, distributed throughout the term (see course outline for details)

– Submission Guidelines: follow the schedule posted in d2l

Content: Each entry must contain a minimum of 1000 words, divided into 4 parts, following David Kolb’s model of experiential learning. Include at least 3 references (minimum of 2 academic sources), adhering to APA style. In-text citations must be included within the journal entry; failure to include proper in-text citations will result in the journal entry not being considered for evaluation.

Entry Structure

1. Concrete Experience (250 words) Describe the actions and behaviors you took during the work term. Use terms like “I saw,” “recorded,” “tried,” “reviewed,” etc., reflecting on engaging experiences.

2. Reflection and Observation (250 words): Explain what you learned and why it happened, using terms like “I grasped,” “perceived,” “found,” etc.

3. Principles – Academic Concepts (250 words): Link your experiences to what you’ve learned in previous business courses. Refer to relevant academic sources, theories, or the seven core management skills as your guide.

4. Future Application (250 words) Reflect on how you can apply what you’ve learned in the future or act differently, using phrases like “next time I will,” “new approaches would be,” etc.

– Content: Each entry must contain a minimum of 1000 words, divided into 4 parts, following David Kolb’s model of experiential learning. Include at least 3 references (minimum of 2 academic sources), adhering to APA style. **In-text citations must be included within the journal entry; failure to include proper in-text citations will result in the

Submission

Post all your entries in the “Journal” area under the “private Discussion” tab.

Late Submission Policy

Work submitted more than two days past the original due date will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Expect feedback from your professor every second journal entry.

Evaluation

The reflections will be evaluated based on alignment with course objectives, adherence to the Kolb’s model, depth of analysis, application of academic concepts, and clarity of future applications.

This reflection process serves as a continuous engagement with your learning and growth throughout the work term, ensuring you’re actively connecting your experiences with the course’s theoretical framework. By reflecting on and analyzing your experiences in this structured way, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the management skills and theories you’ve studied, providing a solid foundation for your future career.