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ERIC Number: EJ1427303
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jul
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0098-6283
EISSN: EISSN-1532-8023
"I Hope You Know I'm Proud of You": Reflections on the Postcard to My Graduating Self Project
Madeleine Pownall
Teaching of Psychology, v51 n3 p358-363 2024
Background: Student transition to university can be a challenging time. Research suggests that providing space for student reflection and goal setting may facilitate this period of transition. Objective: I describe the "Postcard to my Graduating Self Project," in which psychology students were invited to write postcards to their future selves. In the postcards, students were encouraged to reflect upon their goals and plans for their psychology degree. Method: I ran the Postcard Project as part of an induction program of a BSc Psychology undergraduate cohort. One hundred and sixty-six undergraduate psychology students completed postcards. Results: In my reading of the postcards and experiences of running the session, students appeared to use the postcard project as: (1) "a motivational tool," which prompted thinking about future goals; (2) "a reflective device," which encouraged reflecting upon previous experiences; (3) and "a social experience," which brought students together in unique ways. Conclusion: Facilitating students' writing postcards to their future self may foster social connections and provide educators with richer insights into the student experience. Teaching Implications: I provide tips for conducting this project in other institutions and encourage educators to consider using the "Postcard to my Graduating Self Project."
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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