Personal Reflection-Class

Assess how well a student connects course concepts to their experience, thinks critically, demonstrates personal growth, applies insights, and reflects on team collaboration.

Score each criterion from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest)
Criteria 1 2 3 4 5
Connection to Course Content (CLO1–CLO3) Struggles to connect experiences to course concepts; off-topic or inaccurate. Basic or vague references to course content; limited accuracy. Clear connections to course concepts with minor gaps or errors. Deep, accurate links between game experience and course concepts. Uses terminology precisely. Deep, precise, and original connections across multiple course concepts; integrates terminology with clear examples.
Critical Thinking & Insight (CLO2–CLO3) Superficial or minimal reflection; lacks evidence of thinking beyond description. Limited analysis; mostly descriptive with little interpretation. Some analysis and insight; recognizes general lessons from experience. Thoughtful analysis; identifies patterns, cause–effect, or multiple perspectives. Sophisticated analysis with multiple perspectives; identifies deeper meaning and implications.
Personal Growth & Emotional Awareness (Affective CLO) Little or no reflection on emotions, growth, or attitudes. Mentions feelings or responses but little exploration of meaning. Notes personal reactions and some lessons learned; some self-awareness evident. Shows meaningful self-awareness about winning, losing, motivation, and learning. Explains changes in perspective or behavior. Demonstrates strong self-awareness and transformation. Explains emotional responses and growth in depth, linking to attitudes, motivation, and values.
Application to Learning & Future Contexts (CLO2–CLO5) No attempt to apply learning beyond the immediate activity. Mentions possible applications but vague or general. Provides some connection to future use or broader contexts. Applies lessons to future academic, personal, or collaborative contexts. Suggests concrete strategies for improvement. Applies insights to diverse contexts (academic, professional, personal). Provides clear strategies for improvement and innovation.
Team Collaboration (CLO4–CLO5) Little or no mention of teamwork; ignores group interactions. Mentions teamwork but mostly descriptive; limited reflection on collaboration. Describes collaboration and responsibilities with some insight. Strong awareness of group dynamics, respectful interaction, and shared responsibility. Identifies how teamwork shaped outcomes. Deep reflection on teamwork and group processes. Explains how shared responsibility, communication, and dynamics shaped both personal and group outcomes.