Reflective Project
The Reflective Project
The Reflective Project is an extended project akin to the extended essay in the DP where students have an opportunity to explore an ethical dilemma connected to their career-related studies. An exercise in transferable ATL skills - research, communication, thinking, self-management ... they're all here. Students can draw up on their while CP - DP, CRS and core experiences - to pursue an avenue of applied ethics that they have a particular passion for. Read on to find out more about the practicalities and formats.
The reflective project is ...
- one of four compulsory components of the CP
- produced over an extended period of time totalling 50 hours
- built upon a research question which provides the focus for the whole project
- focused on research, thinking, writing and communication skills at a complex level
- centred on an ethical dilemma from and ethical issue connected with the student's career-related study
- a written essay of up to 3000 words or shorter written essay + additional format
- accompanied by a separate document called the RPPF where students must produce three reflections up to 1000 words
- assessed in two ways: the process the student went through and the product they produced
- assessed by 5 assessment criteria: A: Focus and Method, B: Knowledge and Understanding, C: Critical Thinking, D: Communication and E: Engagement and Reflection
- marked by the school, externally moderated by the IB who will ask for a sample dependent on size of cohort.
A little more on the Options ...
The Options
It can be tempting to consider one option easier than the other; what is right for the student must come first and care should be taken to guiden them to make a choice that will give them the most rewarding...
Similar to the DP Extended Essay in the way ...
- compulsory element of the core needed to obtain the full CP (like the Diploma)
- it uses 5 assessment criteria but with slightly different headings and mark allocation.
- it is produced over an extended period of time
- it is built on a research question (the RP addresses an ethical dilemma specifically) that must meet the scope of the word and project allowance
- it is an extended piece of work that focuses on research, thinking, writing and communication skills at a complex level.
- it is accompanied by a separate reflection document called the RPPF - however CP students can write up to 1000 words
A little more on the the whole projects ...
Assessing the reflective project: exemplars
There are different ways of interacting with the reflective project as explored in Giving feedback and Supervising too. This page will build in additional resources that are pertinent to understanding...
Key differences though are ...
- the word limit: 3000 words for Option 1 (not 4000 like the EE) with the RPPF making up to 1000 words extra
- the formats: in an echo to the Personal Project of the MYP, students can choose to make a tangible product in addition to a written report. Options include film, play, podcast, presentation
- the focus and purpose: students concentrate on their Career-related Study rather than one of their HL DP subjects. Whilst interrogative and centred around crititcal thinking like the EE, the focus is upon an ethical dilemma
A little more on how to support the reflective project ...
Supervising
Supervisory sessions can be made more dynamic with user-friendly activities and tools to support discussions. Students can receive up to five hours of supervisory support throughout the reflective project...