Studies the theory and practice of reflecting on
intrapersonal, interpersonal and professional issues at the individual,
one-to-one, group, and organisational levels. It provides a broad overview of
the theories which underpin modern reflective practices, and introduces basic
skills required if successful reflecting is to occur.
Learning to reflect usually involves groups of people in face-to-face dialogue.
To use distance education methods poses some special challenges. When you have
completed this subject you should be able to demonstrate competence with
reflection on practice; demonstrate competence with reflection in practice;
demonstrate competence with reflection in your personal life; demonstrate
competence with reflection in groups of which you are a member; outline a range
of current theories as they relate to the practice of reflecting; outline the
techniques and approaches which derive from each of the different theories; and
have a practical awareness of low technology techniques which you have used to
increase your ability to self critique.