REFLECTIVE TEACHING Unit Reference Number Unit Title Unit Level Number of Credits Total Qualification Time (TQT) Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Mandatory / Optional Sector Subject Area (SSA) Unit Grading Structure
Y/618/4987 Reflective Teaching 6 20 200 Hours 80 Hours Mandatory 13.1 Teaching and lecturing Pass / Fail
Unit Aims The aim of this unit is for learners to gain knowledge and understanding of what is meant by reflective practice and how to use this to support further learning through a process of self-observation and self-evaluation. This unit will therefore introduce processes to help teachers manage their own professional development.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – The learner will: 1. Understand reflective practice.
Assessment Criteria – The learner can: Explain the meaning of reflective practice. Evaluate theories of reflective practice. Analyse the benefits to practice of reflection in action and reflection on action.
Indicative contents
London School of International Business | www.LSIB.co.uk
Theories and approaches: e.g. Kolb-experiential learning; Schön-reflection in action and reflection on action; Gibbs-reflective cycle; reflecting in andon-action; Plan-Do-Review; SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-related) targets; SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. Definition of professional development, continuous process. Potential barriers: own attitudes, access to training, time, lack of resources, costs, different learning styles. 13
