Critical Reflective Essay
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The document discusses critical reflection and different models of critical reflection. It begins by noting that there is a lack of consensus around defining critical reflection. It then outlines several philosophical models of reflection, including three models of critical reflection shown in Table 1.0. The document emphasizes that while models can guide the reflective process, reflection should not be reduced to levels and the student may choose to adopt or not adopt a particular model. Overall, the summary provides a high-level overview of the key topics and ideas discussed in the document, which centers around defining and modeling approaches to critical reflection.
Critical Reflective Essay
- 1. critical reflection practice Critical reflection. What do we really mean? Patricia Lucas Auckland University of Technology (and PhD student Deakin University) Do we really know what critical reflection means in the context of work–integrated learning, more specifically cooperative education? Critical reflection, in some form, is located within many higher education programmes, including cooperative education and many educators would say this is important for in–depth student learning. It is a form of reflection that is complicated as well as challenging for the learner and the educator. It would appear that there is a lack of consensus regarding the definition of critical reflection, as it is difficult to define and your definition may depend on your context...show more content... Guidelines in the literature on how to determine, facilitate and assess critical reflection in practice appear to be limited (Leijen et al., 2011; Smith, 2011). Models of critical reflection This vast area in the literature, which explores models of critical reflection, lacks clarity. There seems to be similarities within and across the various applications from many fields or disciplines of education that may have little or no areas of overlap (Fook & Gardner 2007). Many models of reflection based on a philosophical approach, may be considered to assist students develop an understanding of critical reflection. These have been briefly outlined in table 1.0 to help visualize the relationship between the models and frameworks. The framework chosen to guide students' reflections may be determined by the expectations of the learning outcomes. Some models of reflection may not encourage critical reflection. Models may guide the process of reflection but should not impose a prescription of what reflection is. It is not essential to follow a model and some practitioners choose not to. There is some criticism of models that reduce reflection to levels but this approach maybe useful for teaching what the focus of reflection entails. The student may choose whether or not to adopt a model to frame their reflection as a temporary measure until confidence in the reflective activity is gained and understood. Table 1.0: Three models of critical reflection Get more content on HelpWriting.net
- 2. Critical Reflection In Nursing Critical reflection is an indispensable tool used in evidence based nursing practice. Critical reflection is often a difficult concept to define as all health professionals interpret it in diverse ways. However, one definition of critical reflection is the revision of nursing practice experience so that it can be described, analysed and evaluated to use that knowledge to improve on future practice (Bulman & Schutz, 2013). Critical reflection is essential for nursing practice because it ensures patient safety and provides holistic care. This assignment will discuss in further detail a description of an event, a reflection of thoughts and feelings and an evaluation of the positive and negative sides of the incident from both the nurse's and the patient's viewpoint and the consequences. Followed by an analysis of what can be taken away from the event to further improve future nursing practice as well as what can be done to improve one's own learning and develop an action plan using new knowledge. Elder abuse is a growing crisis in modern aged care facilities and often carers charged with the responsibility of looking after the elder population fail to provide thorough evaluations for deteriorating individuals. This was true for an elderly resident of Gold Coast nursing home after nursing staff failed to properly identify, record and treat deteriorating pressure sore wounds, which became gangrenous, that led to his passing after a family member got him to the hospital (Lewis, Get more content on HelpWriting.net
- 3. Brookfield Critical Reflection One thing that was really emphasized in this class is critical reflection. According to Brookfield critical reflection is "the process of analyzing, reconsidering and questioning experiences within a broad context of issues". This is necessary for anyone working in a people centered job or in human services. Critical reflection allows us to tackle our assumptions and actions and address where this comes from. There are 3 different phases of the critical reflection process. The first is deconstruction. This is where we take the case or moment apart, this where we deconstruct our attitudes surrounding the circumstances. The next step is resistance and challenge. This is where we ask why and what this means. The last step is reconstruction. In this step we put together everything that we have learned from this...show more content... Before actively learning about critical reflection, I did not understand how important it is to develop this skill. With my previous work in SDMA or as a mentor, I did complete some type of critical reflection but it was more large scale at the end of large periods of time. I found this reflection was not very helpful because of at it was not as useful at the end of the semester or at the mid point of semester. I think this is because it is more helpful after every interaction because then it is the best way to address all of these interactions. As a mentor, it's important to really pay attention to my interactions with my mentees because this is the basis of my relationship with them. There are a lot of times of when I need to deconstruct my feelings and attitudes. This is often the case for my mentees, with them being only a year younger and the growth of our relationship, there are some interactions that I look back at and think I maybe should not have had done or said some of the things I did do. This is me deconstructing these interactions, the attitudes that I had, were not appropriate for this Get more content on HelpWriting.net
- 4. Critical Reflection Paper The final role play assessment was used to test the knowledge and skills that were learnt and attained throughout the curriculum which was followed by personal critical reflection on the interview. According to Payne (1998), critical reflection is the core of social work, as it enhances one's development and improves practice which ultimately lead to improved outcomes for clients (Askeland & Fook, 2009). In this paper I will identify the skills, strengths, values, views and the language that I conveyed in the final role play assessment as well as what I would have done differently. I will also provide an analysis and an evaluation of the skills that I conveyed in the interview. When reviewing the video of the interview, I felt that my paralinguistics, including my tone, the speed and the volume was...show more content... With the given case scenario, my views and values about parental control and safety on the internet could have affected how I approached this scenario. Family is very important to me, and I have two younger sisters who constantly are using the internet on their devices in their rooms. I am aware that technology is advancing and the internet is becoming a major platform in meeting new people and has always been a platform in communicating which is not without exception to cyberbullies and predators. So when the 'client' was discussing about her daughter being on these websites which she felt was inappropriate, I did feel that I did have to hold back on recommending parenting controls, and navigating what her child goes on, on the internet. I did not however take this approach because problem solving or posing my views on what she should be doing as a parent was not my role in the first initial session, my role was to explore her worries and concerns without bringing my views and values into the Get more content on HelpWriting.net
- 5. Essay on Reflection on a Critical Incident The reason for this essay is to reflect on a critical incident experience during my six week placement as a student nurse on an orthopedic ward. To explore an event as a critical incident is a value judgment, and the basis of that judgment is the significance attached to the meaning of the incident. Critical incidents are created or produced by the way we look at a situation. Tripp (1993) The incident chosen has made an impact on me due to the fact the side effects of surgery can be very critical to a patient's life, as would be demonstrated in the critical incident chosen (D.V.T).Deep vein thrombosis. There are various reflective models written by various theorists and they include: Atkins and Murphy (1994), Stephenson (1993),...show more content... "One may also reflect on practice while one is on the midst of it. This process involves both reflections in action and reflection in practice (Johns 2000). Schon states that reflection in action consists of on the spot surfacing, criticizing, restructuring and testing of intuitive understanding of experience phenomenon (Schon 1983) P.241. "Reflective learning involves assessment and re–assessment of assumptions and critical reflective occurs whenever underlying premises are being questioned".(Williams 2001) P.29. In choosing Gibbs reflective model it would be illustrated in the six headings which guide me through my reflective process. These headings include: (1.) Description – what happened? (2.) Feelings – what were you feeling? (3.) Evaluation – what was good or bad about the experience? (4.) Analysis – what sense can be made of the situation? (5.) Conclusion – what else could you have done? (6.) Action plan – if the situation arises again what would you do? Description: This critical incident took place during my first six–week placement on the ward (Eleanor east). My rationale for this critical incident is because of the impact it had on me. I did not know that the side effects of hip replacement surgery could result in DVT (deep vein thrombosis), which could be very critical physically and mentally.
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- 7. Critical Reflection Critical Analysis and Reflection: key pedagogical concepts Within teaching practice it is important to be aware of the underlying influences that inform your personal pedagogy. This includes an understanding of pedagogical theories, personal values, beliefs and past experiences that is brought into the teaching environment. In order to achieve this, one must practice critical analysis of everyday situations encountered within the classroom, to understand whether or not your teaching practice is effective and why this is the case. In order to work towards an understanding of the influences on my future practice, I will analyse a critical incident where a student was asked to fill out a quiz to grade herself on particular personal and classroom...show more content... 522) and reflection. Critical reflection can reveal the many details that impact on the creation of an incident, as well as the response of both teacher and student. Critical incidents can be 'indicative of underlying trends, motives and structures' (Tripp 1993, p. 25) within the classroom. Therefore, critical reflection involves the consideration of the larger picture. This involves the social and cultural influences and the past experiences that impact on the situation, 'not just the individual actions of the teacher and the class' (McGill 2013, p. 522). Critical reflection also involves 'digging deep to uncover both the strengths,' (McGill 2013, p. 522) and the shortcomings of a situation. This will reveal the contextual factors 'that either foster or inhibit that teacher from acting' (Letts 2013, p. 474). Utilising critical reflexivity when practicing reflection will also reveal your own personal assumptions that stem from personal experiences, beliefs and values, and an immersion in your own culture (Hinchey 2010, p, 34). Awareness of your own assumptions will also lead to the realisation that each student will respond differently due to their own values and assumptions. As Hinchey (2004, p.24) states, students are 'likely to bring very different assumptions, expectations, and norms into the classroom.' Furthermore, it is critical to avoid making assumptions based on personal experience when working with students as this can hinder their progress and result in incorrect or inappropriate strategies for their Get more content on HelpWriting.net
- 8. Critical Reflection Essay Last class Mr. Blake, who works with the Ministry of Education and is living with a disability came and enlightened us on some core issues that impact persons with disability. The presentation was very informative as we discussed the context and the nature of disabilities that different persons experience. As well as the positive and negative attitudes of the interest groups about such persons. Subsequently, Global Policies pertaining to the United Nations Convention on the Rights with Persons with Disability Act and the subject of advocacy were critical highlights. Interestingly, Mr. Blake who is visually impaired/blind shared some key points to note when considering persons with a disability this included access to information, communication and accommodation. Additionally, essential to persons living with a disability is the enabling and supportive environment. Critical Reflection...show more content... Essentially, highlighted were a number of vital issues pertaining to persons living with a disability and the need for greater inclusion. Also, the use of the group activities brought across the different points clearly and gave us an opportunity to participate in the discussions. Furthermore, having someone who is, in fact, living with a disability sharing from their personal experience helped me to connection with the content. Consequently, I now have a better understanding and appreciation for persons living with a Get more content on HelpWriting.net
- 9. Critical Thinking Reflection Essay Critical thinking is a significant and essential topic in recent education. The strategy of critical thinking skills helps identify areas in one's courses as the suitable place to highlight, expand and use some problems in exams that test students' critical thinking skills. Critical thinking means accurate thinking in the search of appropriate and dependable knowledge about the world. Another way to describe it is sensible, insightful, responsible, and skillful thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do. Critical thinking is not being able to process information well enough to know to stop for red lights or whether you established the right change at the supermarket. My academic decisions can sometimes...show more content... My job now isn't bad, but it takes forever to get there, because I do have a car. I need a job that closer to home and that would give me more hours. I could gather all the information, weigh the pros and cons and come to a sound decision. Putting my personal feelings aside and avoid errors in judgment. Sometimes I need to think without my emotions. It would help me not to use snap judgments, negative labeling and stereotypes in my thought process. I should also try learning to use a more creative problem solving, because it helps to approach problem from a different direction and explores news options. It may also help solve easier problems first and help tackle harder problems. Should I be a 5th year undergraduate or graduate this year? I decided last year to change my second major and I was presented with the decision to graduate on time and not have a second major or stay for an extra year and pursuer my second major. I briefly talked to my advisor before when I was changing my second major and she told me to look at everything. She always said that I wasn't too late to change my mind, but the decision was completely up to me. Decision: Being a 5th year undergraduate. ProsCons I would finish undergrad with two majorsI would have to figure out how to pay for it I'll be able to stay in the circusI would be in school for 4 more years instead of 3 years I would get to participate in Dance Get more content on HelpWriting.net