26 October 2013 Reflective Practice & Professional Autonomy

Reflective Practice Puts you in control of any changes that should be made Challenges the way things are done Empowers you Results in a more satisfying job experience Helps you see things from another’s point of view Lets you take responsibility for your actions

Leading to autonomous thinking We determine “how to work” rather than “what to do” Its not about having independence in making decisions, We understand what is right and wrong about our practice… and then making decisions for the benefit of improving your practice!

Becoming a reflective practitioner with professional autonomy You get a lift from a friend. Driving looks easy. You do not know what the fuss is all about. Lessons are a waste of money really. Unconscious incompetence As you take your first driving lessons you discover driving is more difficult that you thought. You recognise you are an incompetent driver. You have to think hard when making decisions on the road. Conscious incompetence You pass your test and know you have met the required standards for driving. You begin unsupurvised driving, enjoy giving friends and family lifts and take pride in driving safely and well. Conscious competence You drive safely and well and are relaxed when you arrive at your destination. You no longer think about your driving technique and you take your skill for granted. Unconscious competence 1 You arrive at your destination having travelled around three roundabouts and two zebra crossing BUT you cannot remember a think about the journey. Did you go through a red light? Did you go too fast down that 80 Kph road? Unconscious competence 2 or Unconscious incompetence?