The 5Rs Reflective Writing Scale for Arts Learning

The 5Rs reflective writing scale for arts learning

Component 1: Reporting

This is a straightforward description of what you have seen/heard/created (artwork, dance performance, musical recital etc).

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Component 2: Responding

This is a response to the substance of what you have seen/heard/created whereby you make some of your own observations, express feelings or raise questions.

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Component 3: Relating

This is when you relate or make connections between the substance (or content) of what you have seen/heard/created and your own experience, learning or understanding.

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Component 4: Reasoning

You highlight in detail significant factors contained in some of the ideas presented in an artwork, musical piece, performance etc and show why they are important.

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Component 5: Reconstructing

The understanding developed through addressing Component 4 provides the basis for reconstructing or reframing. You suggest how your understanding of the information/substance/content and the issues raised will influence your future actions.

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Developed from Bain, J.D., Ballantyne, R., Mills, C. & Lester, N.C. (2002). Reflecting on

practice: Student teachers’ perspectives. Flaxton, Queensland, Australia: Post Pressed.