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action so as to engage in a process of continuous learning", which, according to the originator of the term, is "one of the defining characteristics of professional practice"
Consider What is going well or not so well /happened / might have happened /how you reacted/ you did or might do/ might be the next step/ what you said/ the consequences/ challenges Why something is going well or not / happened or didnt/ you reacted / felt in a particular way How did you do something/ it feels: for you & others/ do you know/ it can be changed or resolved When has this occurred/ happened before/
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before? May be called a learning log or reflective log or diary but it is not the same as a personal diary. Let us consider how it differs from a personal diary.
A reflective journal
Has no hard and fast rules Has a personal style.
It contains impressions, descriptions, thoughts and feelings Can be used as a tool for analysis and reflection Over time patterns and relationships emerge which were
response partner/s. Try to establish this special relationship with a critical friend You might write jointly.
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information
events contexts
roles
relationships and interactions
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Activity
Go to Wordpress.com and create your
own Free Blog, ensure it is Private and Invite Rprice@themanchestercollege.ac.uk You will also need to share this with your project supervisor.
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Research activity
Break into groups and research a Model of reflective practice
Group 1 Schn - Reflective practitioner Group 2 Gibbs Reflective cycle Group 3 Johns Reflective cycle Group 4 Rolfe Reflective model Group 5 Kolb - Experiential learning
Discussion
record? How did you feel about the task? Is there anything you would like to add at this stage? If so, annotate your journal now.
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Homework
1. Create an entry about this lesson
Think about how you might use your journal for professional
development during and after the course. What are the issues for you of keeping a reflective journal? What are the issues for you of reflective practice? How might you address the issues you have identified?
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