Week 2 - PPD

• What is one use of reflection?

  Improving practice for better outcomes
• How does reflection help in personal development?

  It increases awareness of abilities and attributes
• What can reflection develop in individuals?

  Employability
• Why is evaluating an action plan important in reflection?

  To assess quality and success of actions
• What is a method to reflect on experiences?

  Talking things through with others
• What are the steps in the "What? So what? Now what?" model?

  1. What?

  • Describe context
  • Identify involved parties
  • Detail events and feelings

  1. So what?

  • Reflect on thoughts and learning
  • Consider theories

  1. Now what?

  • Plan future actions
  • Identify learning needs
• What are the stages of Gibbs reflective cycle?

  1. Description
  2. Feelings
  3. Evaluation
  4. Analysis
  5. Conclusion
  6. Action plan
• What does the 'Description' stage in Gibbs reflective cycle involve?

  Detailing the situation and outcomes
• What is evaluated in the 'Evaluation' stage of Gibbs reflective cycle?

  What was good and bad about the experience
• What is the focus of the 'Analysis' stage in Gibbs reflective cycle?

  Understanding why things went well or poorly
• What is the purpose of the 'Action plan' stage in Gibbs reflective cycle?

  To determine what to do differently next time
• What are the steps in the integrated reflective cycle?

  1. Describe the experience
  2. Reflect on action
  3. Connect to theory
  4. Prepare for future experiences
• What is the first stage of Tuckman's model of group processes?

  Forming
• What characterizes the 'Storming' stage in Tuckman's model?

  Understanding team decision-making processes
• What happens during the 'Norming' stage of Tuckman's model?

  Relationships are well understood in the team
• What is the focus of the 'Performing' stage in Tuckman's model?

  Team is committed to performing well
• How does the 'Performing' stage differ from the 'Forming' stage in Tuckman's model?

  Performing requires less oversight than Forming