Section 9 EO C203.01 – RECORD ENTRIES IN A REFLECTIVE JOURNAL

Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.

Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.

Choose one template of questions for reflection from the four located at Annex A and make a copy for each cadet.

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An in-class activity was chosen for this lesson to reinforce leadership principles and characteristics and to provoke thought. It also allows the cadets to interact with their peers and share their knowledge, experiences, opinions and feelings about a recent team-building or training activity.

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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall record entries in a reflective journal.

Reflective thinking and evaluating past performance of tasks through journaling allows cadets to synthesize new knowledge and experiences to prior understanding. Cadets may develop self-awareness and/or recognize positive attributes of leadership that they may wish to integrate into their own personal leadership style.

The objective of this activity is for cadets to record their thoughts on leadership they displayed or the leadership they observed on a specific training activity.

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1.Distribute a handout of the chosen template for reflection to each cadet.

2.Based on the last training activity in which the cadet participated (e.g. a field exercise, a community service exercise, a tour, etc.) the cadet must reflect on the leadership qualities and attributes they displayed or observed.

3.Instruct cadets to complete the template to the best of their ability.

4.Templates may be completed using sentences or point form. Mind mapping or drawing may be done on a separate piece of paper.

Cadets may share their journal or work with the class. There are no right or wrong journal entries when cadets record their thoughts. Put as few restrictions as possible on the journal entries cadets may give during this activity. If time permits, another template of questions for reflection may be completed.

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The cadets’ participation in the activity will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.

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Recording in a reflective journal, cadets have the opportunity to consider and/or evaluate experiences they have undergone. This may assist them in recognizing leadership qualities, principles and approaches the cadet wishes to incorporate into their own personal leadership style.

This EO should follow a significant practical activity such as a tour, a field exercise or EO M203.08 (Participate in Team-Building Activities).

C0-113 (ISBN 1-882664-12-4) Karnes, F. A. & Bean S. M. (1995). Leadership for Students: A Practical Guide for Ages 8-18. Waco, Texas: Prufrock Press.