Work Based Learning (WBL) is a method of gaining a recognised qualification through employment. It unites workplaces and educational institutions in the creation of tailored programmes of learning to meet the needs of the modern workplace and the modern student. There is no widely accepted definition of WBL however Boud and Solomon (2001)‚ recognised theorists on the subject‚ have defined it as "University programmes that bring together universities and work organisations to create new learning
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PLCC6002 In this piece of writing I am going to be comparing work-based learning to that of learning in schools. I will be looking at what is similar and where they differ from one another‚ in doing so I will come across the pros and cons of work-based learning as well as that of school learning. Firstly I will introduce my non-QTS placement; I have been working in a primary school mainly with the early year’s class‚ reception. My role in the classroom has been that of a classroom assistant working
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Reflective Learning By Helen Fidell 22 October 2013 What is Reflective Learning? There is no one definition of reflective learning as it is an idea based on looking further into a subject or matter in depth. Then analysing it and processing it to a different level. It is a learning skill that requires ongoing development through further education and into a career. Evelyn M Boyd and Ann W Fales state that reflective learning is the process of internally examining and exploring an issue of concern
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multitude of companies that seek to create an environment where learning and creativity can flourish‚ but in practice fall short due to a lack of understanding of what is truly required to facilitate reflective learning. DiChiara concerns his comments around the means in which the organisation can engage groups to nurture and develop communities where reflective practice takes place. In contrast‚ Raelin (2002) concentrates on the reflective skills (Raelin ’s five principal skills) that can be used by
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Housing Association. In 2010 the service contract went through the tender process and Nottingham Community Housing Association was awarded the contract and my employment contract was transferred under the TUPE regulations. I embraced the changes‚ so my work was consistent in my allocated projects‚ which were a shared house accommodating 8 medium- high risk service users and a block of 7 self-contained flats accommodating 7 low risk/ ready for move-on service users. Although the change of management did
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Reflective work Based on the feedback I received I could improve my essay but discussing about satisfaction theories and ways which lead to employee satisfaction. I could also discuss theories such as the goal setting theory‚ flow theory‚ job design and work environment. One of the major factors‚ which resulted in loss of marks‚ was the format and the referencing .I should have studied the correct way of referencing http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm for guidance. It was pointed out
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Reflective practice helps us to recognise the important links between theory and practice‚ and to appreciate the risks of treating them as if they were separate domains with little or no connection to each other (Thompson‚ 2009). This statement stresses the importance of both theory and practice‚ and if not used together can have damaging results. By highlighting the importance of my experiences‚ values and beliefs within social work practice‚ this assignment will provide a reflective analysis of
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Entering the field of social work was an uncertain journey for me. There were times when I questioned whether this was the right profession for me. Having a background in psychology has made me question quite often if I should venture back and continue with school psychology instead of Social work. Social work to me has always seemed to be quite intrusive. This year‚ working as a social worker intern has been frustrating‚ demanding and rewarding. I found it to be quite frustrating to sit with
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take an autobiographical approach based on my own personal life experiences in a social care context and blend it with my learning during the college process. Firstly I would like to state that the views and experiences expressed in this essay are not general statements directed at the travelling community as a whole but just my own personal experiences with individuals‚ this also holds true for members of the settled community that I will discuss. In the essay I will give a brief outline of my history
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clinical learning (Tanner 2006). The practice of reflection and analysis of critical incidents is well observed as a valuable tools for learning in nursing. It bridges the gap between theory and practice as it involves exploring our actions and approaches and examine evidence based literature. It is the process of continuous monitoring and improvement of practice which helps us to change our way of thinking or practice by reflecting on an incident and learning what did and did not work (Alphonso
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