I&A - Reflective Learning & Reflective Practise 2

Question 1

Reflective practice? (Dewey, 1910, p.6)

Answer 1

“the active, persistent and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it”

Question 2

What does reflective practice enable us to do? (Dewey, 1910, p.6)

Answer 2

“enables us to direct our actions with foresight”

“It enables us to know what we are about when we act”

Question 3

What is reflecting on the study experience an example of?

Answer 3

Reflective practise.

Question 4

What is peer-based learning an example of?

Answer 4

Reflective practise.

Question 5

What is problem and enquiry-based learning approaches and example of?

Answer 5

Reflective practise.

Question 6

What is action research, action learning and exploratory practise an example of?

Answer 6

Reflective practise.

Question 7

What is practise-based learning an example of?

Answer 7

Reflective practise.

Question 8

Reflective processes model? (Atkins, 1993)

Answer 8

Self-awareness -> Awareness of uncomfortable feelings/thoughts -> Critical analysis of feelings and knowledge -> New perspective.

Question 9

(1987) Schon’s 2 types of reflection?

Answer 9

1. ) Reflection-on-action.

2. ) Reflection-in-action.

Question 10

Reflection-on-action?

Answer 10

The process of looking back at an event and analysing it to make explicit the knowledge which guided action.

Question 11

Reflection-in-action?

Answer 11

The process of thinking about and altering action during an episode.

Question 12

When is reflection-in-action usually employed?

Answer 12

When faced with an unexpected event.

Question 13

What does reflective writing involve?

Answer 13

Critically analysing an experience, recording how it has impacted you and what you plan to do with your new knowledge.

Question 14

6 aspects of reflective writing?

Answer 14

1. ) First person.
2. ) Analytical.
3. ) Free flowing.
4. ) Subjective.
5. ) Tool to challenge assumptions.
6. ) Time investment.

Question 15

3 stages of the ‘what’ model of reflective writing? (Rolfe, 2001)

Answer 15

1. ) What
2. ) So what
3. ) What next