challenges in reflection

Reflective PracticeChallenges of Reflection

Aims

Revision from previous lessons

Aims


What challenges face the reflective practitioner

Aims



Argument

Aims



Argument

Use of Language in reflective practice

Revision

RevisionWhat is reflective practice?


Define reflection in action and reflection on action



What issues are there with reflective practice in sports coaching?




Define the following terms- Craft knowledge, informal reflection, formal reflection, Technical knowledge





What barriers are there to reflection in sports coaching?






Knowles, 2001 & 2006






Knowles, 2001 & 2006

Models of reflection

A dialectical process: it looks inwards at our thoughts and thought processes and outward at the situation in which we consider the interaction of the internal and external, our reflection orientates us for further thought and action. Reflection is thus ‘meta thinking’ (thinking about thinking) in which we consider the relationship between our thoughts and action in a particular context.

Considerations when reflecting

Considerations when reflecting

Self as me Vs Self as professional?

Stuart (2001)

Critical Reflection

Critical Reflection

Critical reflection involves the identification of deep seated assumptions, but with the primary purpose of bringing about some improvements in professional practice (Fook&Askeland, 2006)

Critical reflection

Critical reflection

The critical reflection questioning process can often be experienced as too intrusive, too personal or too confronting, and the process is sometimes labelled as ‘bombarding’ or ‘interrogation’ because of its concreteness and directness. It appears to contravene unspoken cultures around what is regarded as polite public behaviour with regard to more personal topics.

What do we mean by culture?


The embedded, and often implicit or tacit beliefs about what is normal or acceptable behaviour or ideas in our reference groups.



Vary in type and depth



Vary in type and depth

More superficial assumptions might include, for example, beliefs about proper customs, where as deeper assumptions might include, for example, those about what constitutes legitimate knowledge.

Refers to the thinking and behaviour which is taken for granted yet which often defines a group.


Reflection aims to challenge cultures, that is, the preconceived ideas which are embedded in practices, in order to examine and change them if they do not fit with the stated ideals of individual professionals


Reflection aims to challenge cultures, that is, the preconceived ideas which are embedded in practices, in order to examine and change them if they do not fit with the stated ideals of individual professionals

Professionals should be able to interpret and understand themselves and the implicit ideas in their reactions and actions

Critical reflection and culture


Some current work place cultures work against critical reflection as they become more and more procedure and regulation based. The demand from the environment is that ‘Students must be ready for, not critical of, practice’ (Preston-Shoot, 2000)


Some current work place cultures work against critical reflection as they become more and more procedure and regulation based. The demand from the environment is that ‘Students must be ready for, not critical of, practice’ (Preston-Shoot, 2000)

Tension between bureaucratic routines and professional demands often causes anxiety

Argument

Argument

What is an argument?

Premises and conclusions

Assessing arguments

Premise indicators

Premise indicatorsSince

Because

for

as

follow from

as shown by

inasmuch as

as indicated by

the reason is that

for the reason that

may be inferred by

may be deduced by

in view of the fact that

given that

granted that

Conclusion indicators

Conclusion indicatorsTherefore

Hence

Thus

So

Ergo

Which shows that

which means that

which entails

which implies

which allows us to infer

accordingly

then

consequently

we may infer that

in conclusion

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