Do I really need to
become a reflective practitioner?
A reflective practitioner reflects on the actions of one’s self therefore
is a vital tool in education and learning. The main notion of being a
reflective practitioner allows all persons to enable the ability of continuous learning.
Continuity of learning is a core foundation in becoming a successful learner
and teacher. According to Gibbs module of the reflective cycle, there is a step
by step process on how to successfully be a reflective practitioner, by critically
analysing each notion (This is shown in the diagram below). (An in-depth explanation
of this process can be found on https://hhs.hud.ac.uk/lqsu/Sessionsforall/supp/Gibbs%201988%20reflective%20cycle.pdf)
A reflective person has fundamental characteristics towards successful learning,
such as attending to everyday tasks physically and mentally with clarity and
insight. Being available to surrounding moments, students and teachers will
improve their learning and teaching styles, as by critically observing tasks at
hand in a non-judgemental way. (Tanti, thesis). This draws out the importance
of being aware and participating in activities as it allows persons to improve future
tasks. Hence the notion of reflecting on one’s self actions is the foundation
of education, as examining and finding meaning creates students to be professional
learners. “Reflection is viewed as the Hallmark of intelligent Action” (Tanti,
thesis). Developing myself to become a reflective practitioner, is fundamental
for a coherent learning path in context of becoming an educator. As this will
help my teaching style and personal skills increase in confidence and be a more
proactive student and successful future teacher.
So yes I really need to become a reflective practitioner!
MIRIAM HELEN MAKS TANTI. A vision for the ‘long now’. 2015. Retrieved
from. https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au//bitstream/2123/14329/1/tanti_mt_thesis.pdf
Australian Catholic University. Dr Miriam Tanti. Section 4.
(Image) Lecture notes, Com140. 2018. Retrieved from https://leo.acu.edu.au/mod/book/view.php?id=2341000
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