self reflection

Question 1

what is reflection

Answer 1

Reflective practice is a way of studying your
own experiences to improve the way you
work. It is very useful for health
professionals who want to carry on learning
throughout their lives.

Question 2

what are the two types of self refection

Answer 2

1. reflection in action - refers to reflective thinking one is doing while doing the action
2. reflection on action - in contrast occurs after the action has been completed.

Question 3

benefits of self reflection

Answer 3

-increased self awareness
- improved decision making
- personal development
- Must be motivated
- Must be honest, but willing to learn and grow from
experience.

Question 4

self reflection will build

Answer 4

-Become less reactive
-Improve Self-awareness
-Improves your self-esteem and self-confidence
-Question your assumptions
-See different angles

Question 5

what are some tools for self reflection

Answer 5

-“Put pen to paper”
-Reflective journal writing can nurture many qualities of critical thinking
-Start with “What? So what? Now what?”
* Review different models
▪ Gibbs model
▪ Johns Model of Reflection
▪ Rolfe’s framework for reflective practice

Question 6

what is the Gibbs reflective style

Answer 6

Description - What happened?
Feelings - What did you think and feel about it?
Evaluation - What were the positives and negatives?
Analysis - What sense can you make of it?
Conclusion - What else could you have done?
Action Plan - What will you do next time?