ePortfolio, Learning Logs and Reflective Writing Richard Estall

Learning log requirements The learning log contains your record of your experiences, thoughts feelings and reflections Used as additional evidence to support your understanding of the GP curriculum and to demonstrate your competency progression

What to include Anything that you learn from – Cases – Conversations – Complaints – Reading – Learning events – Tutorials – Significant events

How Many?

2 per week

However… Descriptive lists of encounters not appropriate Evidence of REFLECTION Quality and quantity

A good Learning Log will Depth of Reflection Highlight Learning Outcomes Demonstrate Curriculum Coverage Provide evidence for Competencies

RCGP Guide to Learning Logs Not acceptable Acceptable Excellent –

Reflection

Reflective Writing How we make sense of our experiences Examine our thoughts and actions Explore knowledge and beliefs Consider whether change is needed in the above Writing “cements” the experience

A bit of Theory- Kolb’s Learning Cycle

Why do I have to write it down? Slower and more analytical More critical and self aware Better evaluation and learning – Evidence? Richardson + Maltby 1995 Zubizaretta 1999 Tryssenar 1995

ePortfolio Template What happened? What if anything happened subsequently What did you learn What will you do differently in future What further learning needs did you identify How and when will you address them