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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