I realised that I needed to do a lot of reading on the topic of self-reflective practice in order to understand both the benefits and pitfalls of the process. I would say I'm self-critical rather than self-reflective and I need to develop the skill of self-reflective writing. I think it is important to define what is meant by the term 'self-reflective writing' and so I refer to Moon's (2007) explanation of 'self-reflective writing' as: "Description, but it is focused, with particular aspects accentuated for reflective comment. Shows some analysis, some selfquestioning".
I will use a simple framework for my self-reflection and have decided that Rolfe's (2001) three questions:
- What?
- So What?
- What now?
will enable me to grasp the lessons from a situation and proactively apply what I have learnt. Furthermore, I will make use of the feedback loop to make the process of self-reflection more constructive. Artherton (2011) highlights that self-reflection is in danger of becoming 'self-justification' without the constructive feedback from a peer or mentor.
It was interesting reading the comments on this topic from other CPD23 bloggers. I agree that self-reflection is a private matter and each person has their own preferred method. I have also found writing a self-reflective blog post to be quite
challenging. However, I won't be abandoning the process because I can envision a future payoff for developing this skill.
I aim to continue with blogging after I complete CPD23. Hopefully, by then I will have developed my writing skills and will be able to write more creatively and insightfully. I would like to contribute to the ideas stream and blogging could be a way of doing this.
Atherton J S (2011) Learning and Teaching; Critical Reflection [On-line: UK] retrieved 22 November 2011 from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/critical1.htm
J.Moon, Getting the measure of reflection: Considering matters of definition and depth, Journal of
Radiotherapy in Practice 6(4) (2007), 191–200.
Rolfe G, Freshwater D, Jasper M. Critical Reflection in Nursing and the Helping Professions: a User’s Guide. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan; 2001
It was interesting reading the comments on this topic from other CPD23 bloggers. I agree that self-reflection is a private matter and each person has their own preferred method. I have also found writing a self-reflective blog post to be quite
challenging. However, I won't be abandoning the process because I can envision a future payoff for developing this skill.
I aim to continue with blogging after I complete CPD23. Hopefully, by then I will have developed my writing skills and will be able to write more creatively and insightfully. I would like to contribute to the ideas stream and blogging could be a way of doing this.
Atherton J S (2011) Learning and Teaching; Critical Reflection [On-line: UK] retrieved 22 November 2011 from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/critical1.htm
J.Moon, Getting the measure of reflection: Considering matters of definition and depth, Journal of
Radiotherapy in Practice 6(4) (2007), 191–200.
Rolfe G, Freshwater D, Jasper M. Critical Reflection in Nursing and the Helping Professions: a User’s Guide. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan; 2001
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