Remake of The Student's Reflective diary (to share and add to) by SANDRA PETTIFER (2014471) https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2 To critically reflect while learning en-us 2020-10-04 06:24:38 UTC 2024-05-16 10:51:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png YOUR REFLECTIVE LEARNING DIARY spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444291 photo: https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog]]> 2020-10-04 06:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444291 Copyright: Dr Konstantina Martzoukou spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444516
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]]> 2020-10-04 06:26:51 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444516 @Dinamartz spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444634 How to use this Padlet

Welcome to your reflective diary. In order to start, first of all create a 'Padlet' account. https://en-gb.padlet.com and on this file
please click on 'Remake' in order to save your own personal reflective diary. Give your padlet a different name and tick the boxes on ' Design' and 'Copy posts'. Then click on 'Submit' and you are ready to start your own reflective diary. ]]> 2020-10-04 06:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444634 Welcome to your Reflective Diary! Please click on the audio above. spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444866 As part of any learning developing critical reflection skills by means of writing a personal reflective account of learning will help you to understand better your strengths and weaknesses and build a plan for continuous learning and development. Your reflection could address areas of knowledge and practical skills, which were most significant for you and ways in which you can further develop them with a plan. Please try to be honest and critical in your personal reflection of learning focusing on yourself. You can attach examples/evidence of your learning in this Padlet by means of photographs, videos, links and many more. Enjoy reflecting!  ]]> 2020-10-04 06:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800444866 Gibb's Reflection Cycle spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445039 This is Graham Gibb's model of Reflection.  Open the following link and explore the different stages of reflection.

GIBBS, G., 1988. Learning by doing: a guide to teaching and learning methods. London: Further Education Unit.

Follow this circle in your own reflections.

Link: https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/reflecting-on-experience/gibbs-reflective-cycle

Additional Reading on reflective learning:  

KOLB, D.A., 1984. Experiential learning: experience as the source of learning and development. New Jersey: Prentice Hall 

MALTHOUSE, R. and ROFFEY-BARENTSEN, J., 2013. Reflective Practice in Education and Training. 2 nd ed. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. 

MOON, J. A., 2004. A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge. 


]]> 2020-10-04 06:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445039 Week 1 Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445281 You can start by noting down your Current Strengths in relation to what you are learning this week  as well as your personal preferences in relation to how you are learning, taking part in specific exercises and making a plan for extra reading.
 
You can also list your key areas for development, things you want to further develop or achieve and start thinking about an Action Plan for specific development, the steps you need to take to further accomplish this. You can add dates to these so that you can make them more specific.
 

]]> 2020-10-04 06:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445281 Week 1 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445377 (You may wish to edit this area or create a new one)

My Current Strengths and Personal Preferences: 
  •  Time management
  • Focus in an online learning environment 
Overview of Key Areas for Development:
  • Confidence in writing on forums or interacting with peers in an online environment 
  • Conveying my message when it isn’t a formal avenue
 
Action Plan for specific development:
 
 1.  Make sure that I reread what I’ve written and preferably a day later for objectivity
 2. Consider what others are writing
 3. Write in the forums as soon as possible

Add your content on to Gibb's Reflective rycl below:

  • Description of the experience
    The first few weeks of any course are always a bit disorientating while trying to figure out the lay out, new people and new things. This does wobble my confidence a bit further but as long as I stick to my learning schedule, it should be ok. 
  • Feelings and thoughts about the experience
    Excitement, nervousness, eagerness. 
  • Evaluation of the experience, both good and bad
    Overall good. I’m used to these feelings and I’m aware that they will go away. Having a group chat with other students is a big help. It allows a window into what others are feeling too. 
  • Analysis to make sense of the situation
    This is the beginning of a big life moment. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I could even consider doing a degree let alone a Master’s. Of course I’m nervous! I try to remind myself that I’m excited too and that I wouldn’t have been accepted, if they didn’t think I could do it. 
  • Conclusion about what you learned and what you could have done differently
    Not overthought my forum posts and be patient with myself. 
  • Action plan for how you would deal with similar situations in the future, or general changes you might find appropriate.
    Keep to my schedule, keep working leaning and try to focus until I’m comfortable. A ‘fake it ‘til you make it’ approach 




]]> 2020-10-04 06:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445377 Week 2 Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445465 In week 2 you are becoming more confident in reflection so you can continue recording in your learning reflective diary, critical incidents of learning and think back on the basis of what you have already achieved in week 1. 

]]> 2020-10-04 06:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445465 Week 2 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445543 Your reflection: This week was a challenge
Description: My day job very much got in the way of my school work. Normally, I would be allowed to work on course work at my office (as it is considered Professional Development) but this week we were under staffed and I had to take on some of that responsibility. The other thing was that I was mentally exhausted by the end of the day and it was harder to stay focused and especially with the readings, I had to go over them a couple of times.
Feelings:
Overwhelmed and worried
Evaluation:
Not good.
Analysis:
Restructuring my schedule will likely have to be something that I do going forward to accommodate for something like this happening.  This way, I won't be so overwhelmed if it does and I can get ahead if it doesn't.
Conclusion:
Restructure my schedule so that I can give myself more time to do things.
Action Plan:
One thing that I just discovered is that my tired brain is better at listening than reading. I've opted to use Natural Text to Speech to help when I get overwhelmed with the notes.]]> 2020-10-04 06:27:59 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445543 Week 3 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445627 In week 3 you may want to start thinking about how the theory you are learning and the skills you are developing relate to your assessment and the skills you would like to develop in the future. This is a good time to also start exchanging learning experiences with the other students.
 ]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445627 Week 3 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445706 What did you share and what new did you learn from others? (add):
I learned that I might be doing better in ISU than others.  The WhatsApp group was pretty active about reference interviews and the assessment.  It makes me feel a bit better about the task but I'm still very insecure about being here.  And I'm very overwhelmed with the forums.  There is so much good information and people seem to very easily be contributing, especially to the ISU one, but I can't bring myself to post on it.
Your reflection:
Description: Argh...forums!
Feelings: Nervous
Evaluation: Good in that I understand the content and I feel comfortable with the learning that I'm doing.  Bad because I'm still failing at the forums.
Analysis: I think that I need to figure out what it is about forums that make me so nervous and insecure. I want to interact with my peers.
Conclusion: I need to figure out a solution to all of this. It's going to be hard to go through it if half of the work is causing me such distress.
Action Plan: Maybe contact Dina?]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445706 Week 4 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445776 In week 4, you are now starting to develop into an independent reflective thinker by making this process more intuitive. Think about the plans you have already included into your reflective diary the previous three weeks. How many of these areas have you achieved? How many do you still have to develop in the future? Revisit some areas or build new areas of development accordingly.

]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445776 Week 4 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445860 How many plans have you already achieved? (add):
I have readjusted my timings so that I could better manage if something unexpected popped up and that seems to be working.
I'm still struggling with posting on forums.
Conveying my message is getting better to as I have tried to be more thoughtful about my word choices and used grammarly.

Your reflection:
Description: This was a fairly quiet week, and everything went somewhat as anticipated (the obvious bump being that I as scared to write on the forums)
Feelings: Good
Evaluation: There wasn't very much going on this week which allowed me to get a bit ahead in KO, which makes me feel more confident.
Analysis: I will take this week as a 'break' and understand that next week might not be as straight foward.
Conclusion: If all weeks were like this, it would be great and I could develop in a more linear fashion.
Action Plan: Keep on doing what I'm doing. Keep working on being more confident to pod on the forums.]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445860 Week 5 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445953 In week 5 you may start getting busier with your studying but please remember the importance of reflection.  There is a lot of academic literature that addresses the value of reflection in helping students to learn better and build different skills, capabilities and competencies. In addition to literature on reflection you may have perhaps been given by your own tutor, aim to explore additional resources you find on the value of reflection not only for learning but also for professional development. Think about how are you going to use some of the skills you are developing now in your later professional life?

And of course remember to keep on recording your learning this week! 

]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800445953 Week 5 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446122 Additional sources on reflection (add):

** I did not realize that I had forgotten to write here/save something.

Specifically, I cannot speak to this week, but I do note that for a few weeks I have been feeling frustrated with myself as I am not following through with tasks that I hope to complete.  I am on top of all of my lectures and notes, although not forums as mentioned before, they are quite challenging for me.

Why sticking to a to-do list is challenging is because I know that I can do it.  As cocky as it may sound, I know what’s being taught and I can do the work so I dismiss it to be done another day.

I need to refocus and understand why I can’t seem to just sit down and do it.

Your reflection
Description:
Feelings:
Evaluation:
Analysis:
Conclusion:
Action Plan:]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446122 Week 6 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446450 This is week 6 and you are already doing a great job on the basis of reflecting. This week you are building the foundations for becoming a reflective practitioner. So, think about the skills and knowledge that you would like to revisit and aim to revise some of your learning goals if necessary. Are you achieving these goals? If not what may be the barriers? List at least one area of development that is key for you and make concrete plans for it if you have not yet master it.

]]> 2020-10-04 06:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446450 Week 6 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446540 List one area of key development:

Your reflection:
Description: Having the motivation but not the commitment to follow through and being a bit to cocky about the materials.
Feelings:  I feel ashamed that I think I already know how to do this.  Even though it is part of my job, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t always something new to learn and it is never back to review something.  
Knowing that I need to have the commitment alongside my motivation was a key to hopefully refocusing my mind and being able to get through this in a better way.
Evaluation: This week was both good and bad.  The shame bit was obviously bad and need to humble myself more and keep myself in check. 
The good bit is that I realized that I have the motivation but not the commitment.  Acknowledging that those are two separate things that I need to get things accomplished and so they are not last minute, is key for me.
Analysis:  The coming together of the two things is good.  I’m happy that it happened and hopefully have a better outlook and plan for the future.
Conclusion: Stay humble; stay committed.
Action Plan: Develop a plan and do it quickly to get a head of timelines.]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446540 Week 7 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446655 It’s now week seven. Time flies for sure! This week aim to include some novel evidence about your learning. It could be a photograph, a video or a voice recording. Add some information on something you have achieved so far and you are very proud of it. Focus on the positives. This will give you more confidence that you are doing well. Add this achievement to your CV. You may want to add areas of further development too but focus on the success this week. 

]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446655 Week 7 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446754 Remember to add some new type of evidence to showcase your learning (add):

Your reflection:
Description:
Feelings:
Evaluation:
Analysis:
Conclusion:
Action Plan:]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446754 Week 8 spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446835 In week 8, go back to all the weeks and look for any fears or uncertainties or insecurities you noted down. Are you feeling more confident now in relation to them or some of them? This week aim to talk to a friend or a classmate about one of these fears, uncertainties, or insecurities. What do they do when they find themselves in a similar situation? What strategies, tactics and tips do they have for you? Note them down.

]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446835 Week 8 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446906 What fears,uncertainties or insecurities did you discuss with others? My fear of being behind on the ISU course.  It takes up significantly more of my time than the other courses do.  It’s all important information but it’s a lot.
Your reflection:
Description:  Overall it was good but the ISU course is starting to get to me and how much work is involved and all of the readings is taking up more time.
Feelings: Overwhelmed, frustrated and underperforming.
Evaluation:  It’s wavering on the side of being bad because if I can’t do it then, what’s the point.  It’s frustrating because I know how to do it.
Analysis:  It is roughly the middle point so it is going to get harder and the work is becoming due so that’s getting scary.  I don’t want to know my marks for any of this.
Conclusion:  I’m becoming the most confident imposter.
Action Plan:  Keep working at it.]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:25 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446906 Week 9 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446972 In week 9, you have already developed a lot of learning and many different skills. You are already gaining the benefits of your learning. However, once we think that we are good at something we may forget about the importance of continuing learning. So this week, aim to focus more on trying new strategies and speak to others, seek feedback and ideas on how the areas you have developed could be approached differently. Aim to share and exchange ideas! A good starting point is a TED Talk I shared earlier on how to get better at the things you care about by Eduarto Briceno.]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800446972 Watch this short TED Talk before week 9 - Eduardo Briceño: How to get better at the things you care about spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800447065 2020-10-04 06:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800447065 Week 9 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800447141 Description:
Feelings:
Evaluation:
Analysis:
Conclusion:
Action Plan:]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800447141 Week 10 - Some thoughts spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800447201 Well done, you have reached week 10. It may be the end of your reflection for now, but reflection is a beneficial lifelong learning activity! So continue reflecting throughout your studies and as part of your work and your everyday life.  ]]> 2020-10-04 06:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800447201 Week 10 - Write here spettifer1 https://padlet.com/spettifer1/iv9ylhbbkxyja8n2/wish/800572112 How did you find this reflective journey? 

What are you planning to do differently next time if you have the chance to reflect again? 

Now that you have mastered this, remember to keep on critically reflecting! Adding your thoughts to your future continuing professional development plan is a useful exercise in both learning and professional life.

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