Unit EDML705: Leading Reflective Practice in Education Unit code: L/618/3139 RQF level: 7 Unit Aim The aim is this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of reflective practice in order to apply this to their and other’s roles in an educational context, leading planning for personal development. Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes: To Assessment Criteria: Assessment of these outcomes achieve demonstrates a learner can: this unit a learner must be able to: 1. Demonstrate and Examine historical context and foundational understanding of theories and theories of reflective practice. approaches for reflective Examine models and approaches for reflective practice practice. Identify and discuss the benefits and challenges of reflective practice. 2. Demonstrate an understanding on the function of reflective practice in relation to leading the improvement of educational provisions and practice. 3. Understand how to lead others in reflective practice.
Apply the principles of reflective practice to an education context. Adapt reflective journaling for use in education. Examine the significance of critical reflection and situated reflective practice in education. Analyse the importance of supporting others’ reflection to enhance professional development. Describe and implement approaches used to facilitate learning from reflection Create an action plan for professional development based on reflective practice.
Reading list Required Text: Malthouse, R., Roffey-Barentsen, J. (2013). Reflective Practice in Education and Training, 2nd Ed. London: Sage Publications, Learning Matters. Suggested Reading: Bell, A., Rosina Mladenovic, R. (2013). How tutors understand and engage with reflective practices. Reflective Practice, 14(1), 1-11. Boud, D. & Walker, D. (1998). Promoting reflection in professional courses: the challenge of context. Studies in Higher Education, 23(2), 191-206. Clegg, S. (2000). Knowing through reflective practice in higher education. Educational Action Research, 8(3), 451-469. Coghlan, D., Brannick, T. (2005). Doing Action Research in Your Organization. London: Sage. London School of International Business | www.LSIB.co.uk
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