1. Some models of reflection
Please make use of these models in your reflective pieces

2. Outcomes Review key models of reflection
Apply models to individual practice
Reflect on own strengths and weaknesses in oral and written format

3. Dewey The father of reflective practice.
He said that we only learn from experience through reflection…in other words thinking about what has happened.
(1938)

4. Schön’s reflection in action and on action
In action is the teacher ‘thinking on his or her feet’, being spontaneous, creative and unique.
On action means; reflecting in the quiet after the event.
There will be ongoing purposeful reflection in and on action. (Schön, 1983)

5. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING The Learning Cycle
David Kolb 1984 ‘Learning Styles inventory’
Concrete experiences
David Kolb 1984 ‘Learning Styles Inventory
Testing the implications of concepts in new situations
Observation and reflection
Formation of abstract concepts and generalisations

7. Mezirow
Perspective change leading to transformative learning sometimes occurs.
Mezirow believes that it usually results from a ’disorienting dilemma’, which is triggered by a life crisis or major life transition, although it may also result from an accumulation of transformations in meaning schemes over a period of time. (Mezirow, 1991)

8. Brookfield’s critical lenses
Lenses on own practice…..
-Our own eyes
Our students’ eyes
Our colleagues’ eyes
Research and theory.
(Brookfield, 1995)

9. Boud and Walker
“…it is common for reflection to be treated as if it were an intellectual exercise – a simple matter of thinking rigorously. However, reflection is not solely a cognitive process; emotions are central to all learning”.
Boud, D. and Walker, D. (1998) 'Promoting reflection in professional courses: The challenge of context', Studies in Higher Education, 23:2, pp p.194.