JOYS OF ALS: Models, frameworks and theories of reflection and learning

Models, frameworks and theories of reflection and learning

Learning Activity

Purpose:

· To extend awareness of different models, frameworks and theories of reflection and learning

· To engage critically with those frameworks

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

Develop their capacity to reflect on different models, frameworks and theories of reflection and learning
Critically consider the advantages and disadvantages of these different models, frameworks and theories
Plan how to make use of relevant models for their own practice

Resources needed:

Various activities

1 Individual work / feedback / presentation

· Gather together information individually about a particular model of reflection in learning

· Synthesise and summarise that information into a brief presentation

· Make the presentation to other peers, and consider the generic questions at the end of this activity

2 Group work / feedback / presentation

· Gather together information as part of a group about a particular model of reflection in learning

· Synthesise and summarise that information into a brief presentation

· Make the presentation to other peers, and consider the generic questions at the end of this activity

3 Using online tools

· Gather together information individually about a particular model of reflection in learning

· Synthesise and summarise that information into content which can be uploaded to a blog / website / discussion area

· Upload the information and engage others by gathering comments / posts about the information

Generic Questions

· What are the key characteristics of this model, framework or theory?

· What do you consider to be the main advantages and disadvantages?

· How could you make use of this in your own teaching?

· What effect do you believe it would have?

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