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Developing a Reflective Practice
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Associate Professor Dr. Rohizani Yaakub
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Introduction
What is reflective practice? “Reflective practice is an approach that
enables professionals to understand how they use their knowledge in practical situations and how they combine action and learning in a more effective way”
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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Introduction
What is reflective practice? “A means to the achievement of certain
prescribed practices” “A means towards emancipation and
professional autonomy” “A means towards the development of ethical
judgments, strategic actions *** Implies a dynamic way of being in the
classroom.
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Reflective practice is about …
In short ...
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Reflection in Action Reflection on Action
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Reflection
Practice
Reflection Practice
Schon (1985)
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Reflection model – Greenway (1995)
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Plan
Do Review
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Why?
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Reflective practice Why the development of RP is important?
Accepting responsibility for the professional development Take control of own learning Empowering process Independent thinker Adjust belief and thoughts It is a moral endeavour
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Reflective practice
Provides opportunity to: Enhance learning experience Individualize and personalize t & l Modify strategies Constantly and consciously thinking Long term effect on quality of teaching
The process is: Tiring and emotionally demanding
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Quality of Reflection
First level Maintain order Classroom discipline Making students listen! No values explained
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Quality of Reflection Second level
Engage in debate Educational goals Principles Implementation and practice
Making connection between principles and practice.
The framework
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Quality of Reflection
Third level Issues beyond classroom
What is worthwhile knowledge? Classroom interactions be managed fairly? Communication with parents who embrace different values.
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Example: Where are we in the world?
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In the eyes of parents…
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Reflection strategies
Reflection time Journal writing Involvement in school activities Structured group meetings
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i. Reflection time
Allocated/specified time Part of t & l Stay in context Ensuring reflection happen
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ii. Journal writing
Recording the growth Focusing on learning Confronting, clarifying views Greater depth Understand their feelings Opportunity to solve problem
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Cont.
Consultation/session with experts, teachers, administrators (school activities) Classroom observations
iii. Involvement in school activities
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Cont.
Elaborate on journals Clarify issues, dialogue Expand opinions Peers and mentors’ role
iv. Structured group meetings
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In a nutshell…
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Challenges
First level Reconceptualising &restructuring the practice
Not “just happen” To avoid superficial reflection To engage students in wider issues
Beliefs Practices Context of teaching; classroom, school, community
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Challenges
Second level The impact of changes
Intended and unintended learning outcomes Allow individual needs to be met Create opportunities for collaborative learning
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Conclusion
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