Reflective journal: THREE entries 750-1000 words each (2250-3000 words
total, excluding reference list).
Please use headings to separate the three entries.
Action:
1.
Create a critically reflective journal based on content
from each of the 3 topics:
1. Personality and Emotions
2. Perception and Decision Making
3. Groups and Teams
Relate that content to you and your own
experiences. (can make up experiences)
There is 1
PDF attached for each of the 3 topics.
2.
Examine how relevant concepts and theory on the topic explains and/or
contradicts your own organisational experiences (you can use any organisational
context e.g., University, work, sports organisations, religious institutions,
clubs, school, etc…).
3.
For each entry you should be showcasing your understanding of the topic
content as well as your reflective thinking and learning skills by completing a
full reflective cycle.
Guidelines:
· The reflective journal is based
on the assumption that learning is meaningful when embodied – i.e., learning
interweaves experiences with concepts and theory (Cunliffe 2016).
· You are being asked to think
about your own learning in relation to the topics, theory and concepts covered
in the first half of the course by completing a full reflective cycle in each
entry.
· Completing a full
reflective cycle requires that you analyse past organisational
experiences, reflect on present learning, and discuss influence on future
actions. (I’ve attached a PDF called “Reflective Writing Guide”
to help give an idea of how to write it.)
· Your journal should help you to
identify and question your own assumptions and behaviour in workplace
situations and develop relevant insights into your potential future role as a
manager.
· Becoming critically
self-reflective also requires close examination of your interactions, reflexes
and understandings from multiple perspectives. It may help, for example, to
identify silent voices in a scenario (what is not said) or to draw on differing
theoretical perspectives in your analysis.
· You must use
course materials (the 3 pdfs attached) and other academic research to support,
challenge or extend your own reflections. It is recommended that you cite at
least 2-3 academic sources in each journal entry.
· We’re also looking at the
quality of your academic writing and referencing skills, as well as your own
learning from the course through your insights and application of the course
content.
Your reflective journal requires an APA reference list and in-text
citations where appropriate.
Rubric for
Reflective Journal
Learning outcomes to be met:
Be able to select and apply academic theories and perspectives
appropriately to a diverse range of organisational contexts
Evaluate and reflect on the applicability of theory to personal
experiences, to identify opportunities for future development and to develop
reflective thinking and writing skills
Exceeds standard
Meets Standard
Unsatisfactory
Reflective thinking 40%
Clearly demonstrates critical reflective thinking by unpacking and
analysing experiences. Multiple perspectives considered.
Completes a full reflective cycle whereby future action is considered
and supported by academic literature
Demonstrates some reflective thinking. May be too descriptive (rather
than analytical) in places. Other perspectives may be considered.
Mostly completes a full reflective cycle, although lacking depth,
detail and academic support in places
There is minimal to no evidence of reflective thinking.
Experiences/events are described but not analysed.
The reflective cycle is not complete
Application of core knowledge 30%
Shows excellent grasp of the course topics being applied
Applies a mix of interrelated approaches, concepts and principles to
inform analysis of experiences
Shows good grasp of the course topics being applied
Appropriately applies relevant concepts, frameworks and principles to
inform analysis of experiences.
Course topics do not appear to be well understood
Irrelevant frameworks, concepts and principles are applied.
Learning insights 20%
Key learnings are clearly linked to the reflective content and theory.
Comprehensive future pathways for action are provided.
Clear evidence of personal voice.
Key learnings are linked to the reflective content and are informed by
course theory.
Future actions are considered.
Some evidence of personal voice.
Learnings are not provided or are not linked to course theory.
No future actions are given, or future actions have no evident link to
content.
No or little evidence of personal voice.
Writing 10%
Easy to read, no grammatical mistakes. Very well written.
Excellent academic referencing
Easy to read, few grammatical mistakes. Well written.
Good referencing (only minor errors)
Hard to read with many grammatical and language related errors
No referencing or very poorly done
Important
Information
Requirements for formatting and submission
· No cover page is required. Put
the following information on the top left-hand corner of the first page: Your
full name, your student ID number (just put a placeholder for this please) and your word count. Marks may be deducted
for failing to state the number of words used in the text of your journal or
for exceeding the word limit (excluding the reference list)
· Standard Microsoft Word settings
of 2.5 margins right- and left-hand side are acceptable. 1.5 line spacing is
required.
· 12pt Times New Roman, Arial, or
Calibri are the best fonts.
· All submissions will be checked
through the Turnitin software.
References
· References for your essay should
be drawn from the assigned PDFS and the reference lists included in them, and
your own research using library databases. A minimum of 2-3 academic references
(ideally published, peer reviewed journal articles or books, e.g., your
textbook) are required for each entry.
· Following APA citing/referencing
style, each assignment must contain in-text citations and a complete reference
list.
