Work Based Reflective Practice 2 Session 4 Assignment

Work Based Reflective Practice 2 Session 4: Assignment Workshop Module Tutor: Helen Wilson h. wilson@derby. ac. uk

Learning Intentions • To examine the assessment and associated criteria • To develop an deeper understanding of the concept of reflective attributes • To appreciate the key elements and characteristics of reflective models

WBRP 2: 5 FD 513 – an overview • What is the assessment for this module? • Submission of an assessment (3500 words) • • Component 1: COURSEWORK (2000 words) An essay uses a critically reflective approach to examine the implementation and management of change with reference to academic theory. (50% weighting) Component 2: COURSEWORK (1500 words) A reflective report critically evaluates the implementation of a change cycle in the work place/setting and the practitioners’ role within this change. (50% weighting) Refer to theory and research – A MUST!

What are the key terms that you need to focus on? Component 1: COURSEWORK (2000 words) An essay uses a critically reflective approach to examine the implementation and management of change with reference to academic theory. (50% weighting)

Task: Using the change you have been thinking about in your setting, work through each of the considerations and consider how your experiences could be unpicked.

What are the key terms that you need to focus on? Component 2: COURSEWORK (1500 words) A reflective report critically evaluates the implementation of a change cycle in the work place/setting and the practitioners’ role within this change. (50% weighting What are the key components of a report?

Report Layout Report Format • • Title Page Introduction Background Information Main Issues Results Discussion Conclusion Reference list must be included

Report Contents Section Contents Title Page Title of report Introduction What issues are being explored The reasons for writing the report Background Information An overview of the main factors leading to the report, e. g. the importance of reflection and change cycles Main Issues The substance of the report, discuss the main issues, in this case the different change cycles/models, emphasising the importance of their role. Links to your practice, which is most effective. Results Summarises your observations and findings Discussion Discusses your results and the implications of your findings, including implications for the future. Conclusion Remind readers what you have told them.

Task: Can you name five reflective models ? Reflective practitioners do what? What were Dewey’s (1933) 8 characteristics of reflection?

What key element is being assessed within this assignment? What is evaluation? http: //www. teachers. ash. org. au/researchskills/da lton. htm

Learning Intentions • To examine the assessment and associated criteria • To develop an deeper understanding of the concept of reflective attributes • To appreciate the key elements and characteristics of reflective models