ReflectivePractice

~ Learnt to do

~ Best book

~ Shattered Assumption

The Definition of Insanity

“Doing the same old things and expecting different results”

Reflective practice

Look at an event

Understand it

Learn From it

“Reflection in a mirror is an exact replica of what is in front of it. Reflection in practice, however, gives back not what it is, but what might be, an improvement on the original.”

“Reflective practice is a mode that integrates or links thought and action with reflection”

“Reflective practice In reality we all do it

Benefits•Study our own decisions•Consider our work relationships•Analyse skill and knowledge gaps•Identify learning needs

How to reflect•Writing works•Use a reflective practice model

Reflective practice is simply creating a habit, structure, or routine around examining experience

A simple framework

Do

Plan Review

“real” reflective practice needs another person as mentor who can ask appropriate questions to ensure that the reflection goes somewhere

Apply the model to a recent situation•That went really well

•Didn’t go as planned

•Typical of your work

•Captures the essence of your work