REPORTING ON
REFLECTING
LEARNING
TUTORS: KATE MOSELEY AND ADDIS
SESSION AIMS
Introducing the concept of reflective
learning
Important aspects in the process of RL
Gibbs Model of reflective writing
Why do we need to know about
reflective wring and learning?
Assignment : Identify 3 topics covered in the
module and reflect, using Gibbs reflective
model, on how they will assist you in your future
management role?(1,000 words)
CIPD requirements ask members to reflect on
their experience for upgrade
What is Reflective
Learning?
…the way that we learn from an experience in order to
understand and develop practice” (Jasper 2003).
‘reflective learning’ emphasises the intention to learn from
current or prior experience” (Moon 2004).
Reflection often involves revealing anxieties, errors and
weaknesses, as well as strengths and successes.
Cont.…
Reflection is an exploration and explanation of events – not just a
description.
It is usually necessary to select just the most significant parts of the
event or idea on which you’re reflecting
you are expected to record the process of your reflection, and
identify and evaluate the learning that comes from it – for your
assignment
Cont.…
To reflect forward to the future – what you might do something
differently as a result of reflecting
Important aspects in RL
Making sense of experience
Standing back
Repetition
Deeper honesty
Evaluation – giving balanced judgement
Useful phrases for
reflective writing
I think...
I felt...
I was aware...
I realised...
I was uncomfortable about...
Looking back, I now think...
At the time I thought…
looking back, I can see that
Gibb’s RL model
A model commonly used in the health professions is Gibbs’
model of reflection (1988).
It is also a useful model for you to apply in other disciplines,
many assignments ask for this
The process of Gibb’s
model
Six main stages:
1. Description – what happened
2. Feelings - What were you feeling and thinking
3. Evaluation- what was good and bad
4. Analysis- what sense would you made of it
- to fully examine and make sense of factors affecting the situation,
- How ? Use the Literature
Cont.…
- look at this what ideas or theories are you aware of
5. Conclusion - Sum up the key things learned through the reflective
process, the main factors affecting the situation, and what to improve.
- skills that need developing, or aspects of organisation to improve.
Cont.…
6. Action plan - What could you do differently next time and how
could you prepare for this?
What areas need developing or planning?
What resources do you need
What steps will be taken first?
Class activity
https://youtu.be/ZXKBc7kqQ7A
Reflect on your university registration
process with the use of Gibb’s
reflective learning model
References
Dasanka
, D. (2022), ELS Effective Learning Service, Academia.edu
COTTRELL, S., 2003. The study skills handbook. 2nd ed.
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
C0TTRELL, S., 2003. Skills for success. Basingstoke: Palgrave
Macmillan.
JASPER, M., 2003. Beginning reflective practice. Cheltenham:
Nelson Thornes. MOON, J., 2004. A handbook of reflective and
experiential learning. London: RoutledgeFalmer.