Learning for everyone Manage Personal and Professional Development

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Learning for everyone… Manage Personal and Professional Development

Learning for everyone… Manage Personal and Professional Development

Learning for everyone… Aims and objectives Aim: By the end of this session you

Learning for everyone… Aims and objectives Aim: By the end of this session you will to identify personal and professional development requirements In order to achieve this aim you will be collecting evidence from appraisals and provide evidence of how you develop your practice.

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives There are two main theories that have influenced people’s

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives There are two main theories that have influenced people’s understanding of the process of reflection, in relation to professional development; Kolb’s learning cycle and Gibbs’ reflective cycle. These are outlined below. Kolb’s Learning Cycle Kolb suggested that there was a learning cycle, which could be used to help people reflect on their learning. The cycle includes four processes which Kolb suggested need to take place for effective learning.

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives The cycle includes four processes which Kolb suggested need

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives The cycle includes four processes which Kolb suggested need to take place for effective learning. Ø Concrete experience – This is doing something. In an early years setting, this could be teaching a child how to use some scissors. Ø Reflective observation – This is reviewing and reflecting on the experience. Which elements of teaching the child were a success and which didn’t work so well? Ø Abstract conceptualisation – This is about developing new ideas. This might mean thinking of activities involving cutting that link to a child’s interests, cutting out pictures of things that interest them, that will lead

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives Ø Active experimentation – This is putting in to

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives Ø Active experimentation – This is putting in to practice the new ideas. Carrying out the activity using the new ideas Ø The cycle means that once we have carried out our new ideas, we reflect on these once more and so the cycle continues. Ø In relation to professional development, it is thought that the cycle allows you to reflect on your practice, think of new ideas, put these in to practice and reflect on these; a process of continuous evaluation and reflection leading to improvements in practice.

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives Gibbs Reflective Cycle Ø Gibbs adapted Kolb’s work to

Learning for everyone… Theoretical Perspectives Gibbs Reflective Cycle Ø Gibbs adapted Kolb’s work to develop a more structured approach which could be used to help people reflect on their responses to certain situations, and come to conclusions about what they could do differently next time. Ø The cycle suggests that following an incident or situation that arises, you think about what happened and how you felt at the time. You then evaluate it, was it good or bad? Why? You then go on to analyse why it happened and what conclusions could be reached. An action plan is then drawn up.

Learning for everyone… Development Planning - SMART Targets What is a SMART target? Can

Learning for everyone… Development Planning - SMART Targets What is a SMART target? Can you give examples of SMART targets? S Specific – say exactly what you will do. Be clear about what it is you want to achieve. M Measureable – have a measure that will indicate to you that you have achieved you goal. A Achievable – Possible to reach in the near future R Relevant – a goal must be meaningful and significant for you and your development T Time-bound – Set a date for completion of your identified tasks

Learning for everyone… How to measure progress and achievement Can you tell me in

Learning for everyone… How to measure progress and achievement Can you tell me in your setting how progress is measured? Ø Appraisals Ø Feedback from a Tutor/mentor Ø Feedback from line manager

Learning for everyone… Feedback is important to keep you informed as to how well

Learning for everyone… Feedback is important to keep you informed as to how well you are doing and to help you improve. Feedback should be about performance, not personal. Ask the person giving feedback how you can improve. There is always room for improvement. Why should you always maintain a positive attitude when receiving feedback on your performance.

Learning for everyone… End of the session What have you learnt? What sources of

Learning for everyone… End of the session What have you learnt? What sources of information can you use to develop professionally? Name some development actions. What does SMART mean?