Reflecting on reflecting Week 17
I, like many other professionals am a busy person. Taking time to sit and critically reflect is a task that requires time. Time that is precious. Reflection as it is bandied around in education circles as something that should be done to inform our practice in order to improve what we do. But how do we critically reflect? What does this look like? Fook et al, (2006) as cited in Finlay, (2008) suggest that w hat is understood by ‘reflective practice’ varies considerably. I guess that's why I am confused about my own reflective practice - it's just not that simple. Finlay (2008) states that the term ‘reflective practice’ carries multiple meanings that range from the idea of professionals engaging in solitary introspection to that of engaging in critical dialogue with others. So how do I reflect? I think, analyse, question and refine. I do this before, during and after the things I’m working on - both in and out of teaching. I talk, share ideas and discu...