Week 1 - Part 1 - 1.1. (c): Ways to improve my own reflective practice.

 The reading of article - B867 Reading 1, (2016) - has suggested the following ways in which I could improve:

Click on image - to enlarge - Ref.: Hilton, D (2011)

The advent of commodification of education Shukr, M  (2017) and the increased application of Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) - due to Covid 19 – has necessitated a step-change in how to deliver effective reflective practices.

Notwithstanding, as a Business Lecturer and Learning Technologist I have been applying  Blended Learning Programmes to accommodate the every changing teaching environment for some-time and suggest the following improvements to my own reflective practice.

Click on image of - Online Components - to enlarge - Ref.: Hilton, D (2011)

In particular, I would employ aspects of the linked truncated version of Reading 1: Table 1: Reflective processes and tools framework. 

For example, “Online components” 

  • Reflective and reflexive conversations: 

The advantage of applying this process would be to aid reflection-in-action, and the search for new meanings, options and perspective, particularly to “Collaborative methods”

  • Critical incident analysis: 

E-learning could be utilised to record events/incidents. Classified as critical, or not, through reflective discussion/analysis with facilitator, coach or mentor. High-lights key turning points and catalysts for personal and organizational change.


For example, “Offline components” 

Click on image of - Offline Components - to enlarge - Ref.: Hilton, D (2011)

  • Reflective dialogue: 

Promotes shared critical reflection. Mental models are made explicit for group critique and evaluation. Encourages turn taking, and encourages the group to challenge taken-for-granted perspectives and assumptions. Welcomes disagreements. 

  • Reflective journal: 

Aids reflective and critical thinking and developing self-awareness. All or some elements may be kept confidential, or shared with a facilitator to explore thoughts, ideas and analysis. Facilitator provides support and/or challenge.