VLOG 5 Reflective Practioner Tim Ackroyd Lecturer Automotive

VLOG 5: Reflective Practioner Tim Ackroyd, Lecturer, Automotive Engineering 09/03/2021 1

Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle Introduction Gibbs’ original model had a six stages. For the purpose of this vlog, I have included Analysis as part of the Evaluation stage. Gibbs' Reflective Cycle From "Learning by Doing" by Graham Gibbs. Published by Oxford Polytechnic, 1988. 09/03/2021 2

When and where did this happen? Why were you there? Who else was there? What happened? What did you do? What did other people do? What was the result of this situation? Step 1: Description 09/03/2021 3

What What now? did you feel before this situation took place? did you feel while this situation took place? do you think other people felt during this situation? did you feel after the situation? do you think about the situation now? do you think other people feel about the situation Step 2: Feelings 09/03/2021 4

What was positive about this situation? What was negative? What went well? What didn't go so well? What did you and other people do to contribute to the situation (either positively or negatively)? Step 3: Evaluation 09/03/2021 5

How could this have been a more positive experience for everyone involved? If you were faced with the same situation again, what would you do differently? What skills do you need to develop, so that you can handle this type of situation better? Step 4: Conclusion 09/03/2021 6

So, what action will you take? At this stage, it is important to come up with a plan and commit to action. Please also refer to Blog 5: Continuing Professional Development Plan. Step 5: Action 09/03/2021 7

Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle https: //www. mindtools. com/pages/article/reflectivecycle. htm Accessed on 13/08/2017 References 09/03/2021 8