Models Of Reflection
Analyse a selection of theoretical ‘models of reflection’ which have been proposed. Evaluate your findings, discussing ways these models can be applied. Critically analyse at least two of these models of reflection and write a report which explains the model, sets out your analysis and conclusions and describes how you will use your chosen model.
Whether we talk of Froebel, Dewey, Kolb or Gibb, these few along with many other learned psychiatrists, psychologists and child experts have one thing in common. Reflection. After all without being able to reflect where would they be? As human beings reflection is how we judge people, how we judge situations and know how to act accordingly. It is, however, a function we take for granted and it …show more content…
I believe this model is useful within the child care setting, however, the model set out by Kolb is reliant on testing the learning that occurs as a result of your reflection. It is a necessity. Smith (1996) criticises due to its lack of actual detail on the process of reflection. It is declared rigid and ‘sequential in its nature, simplifying learning from reflection unduly.’ I believe that this opinion is overly harsh and is a good example of where a model is condemned as it does not fit in to the evaluator’s idea of what a model should do. As I previously stated, these models are tools and should be viewed as such. Instead of trying to make a ‘one fit all’ model, should we not pick and choose models that best fit the situation? Furthermore, is Kolb’s model any more rigid than Greenway’s Plan, Do, Review cycle? (This is discussed later in more detail). Kolb’s cycle is - Do, Review, Conclude, and Try out what you have learnt. I would suggest the testing part of the cycle could be extremely useful, especially when dealing with what Veale (2012) quoting Schratz and Walker (1995) described as the ‘unconscious competence’ of expertise. They believed this may quickly become ‘unconscious incompetence’ unless a task is regularly ‘refined and updated by learning.’ Therefore, being reflective about an activity safeguards you from lapsing into this ‘unconscious incompetency and complacency. ‘The testing part of Kolb’s model would ensure this lapse never
Whether we talk of Froebel, Dewey, Kolb or Gibb, these few along with many other learned psychiatrists, psychologists and child experts have one thing in common. Reflection. After all without being able to reflect where would they be? As human beings reflection is how we judge people, how we judge situations and know how to act accordingly. It is, however, a function we take for granted and it …show more content…
I believe this model is useful within the child care setting, however, the model set out by Kolb is reliant on testing the learning that occurs as a result of your reflection. It is a necessity. Smith (1996) criticises due to its lack of actual detail on the process of reflection. It is declared rigid and ‘sequential in its nature, simplifying learning from reflection unduly.’ I believe that this opinion is overly harsh and is a good example of where a model is condemned as it does not fit in to the evaluator’s idea of what a model should do. As I previously stated, these models are tools and should be viewed as such. Instead of trying to make a ‘one fit all’ model, should we not pick and choose models that best fit the situation? Furthermore, is Kolb’s model any more rigid than Greenway’s Plan, Do, Review cycle? (This is discussed later in more detail). Kolb’s cycle is - Do, Review, Conclude, and Try out what you have learnt. I would suggest the testing part of the cycle could be extremely useful, especially when dealing with what Veale (2012) quoting Schratz and Walker (1995) described as the ‘unconscious competence’ of expertise. They believed this may quickly become ‘unconscious incompetence’ unless a task is regularly ‘refined and updated by learning.’ Therefore, being reflective about an activity safeguards you from lapsing into this ‘unconscious incompetency and complacency. ‘The testing part of Kolb’s model would ensure this lapse never