The ‘So What?’ Model Of Reflection
What is the 'So What?' model of reflection? Rolfe et al.’s (2001) reflective model is probably one of the simplest reflective models because it centres around asking three simple questions:…
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What is the 'So What?' model of reflection? Rolfe et al.’s (2001) reflective model is probably one of the simplest reflective models because it centres around asking three simple questions:…
What is Smyth's model of reflection? Reflection is intellectually unsettling but that's a good thing. John Smyth says that if teachers are going to uncover the forces that inhibit and…
How can we increase our self-awareness? In order to provide a framework for methods, practices and processes for building knowledge and understanding of our teaching and learning experiences, there are several…
How can we become better critical thinkers and self-directed professionals? We achieve more when we share with other professions and work sectors. I stumbled across a suggested framework for reflection…
What is reflective practice? You tell me! There are so many definitions out there it can hard to pin down what we mean. Essentially this is a self-reflection process that…
Do we need a National CPD day? It used to be Save Our Sundays, now it's a case of Save Our Saturdays. It was recently reported that a ‘National Teacher Learning…
Are you using VERP? Video Enhanced Reflective Practice (VERP) is defined by Hiliary Kennedy and Miriam Landor (2015) as "A method of professional development that focuses on enhancing attuned interactions…
How can you bring more fun to CPD? Some CPD sessions are as dry as a bone. Some are so PowerPoint-heavy they bring about a sort of CPD flu where…