Reflection in, on and for Action

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What is the difference between reflection in, on and for action and how could you incorporate this in your practice?

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Select a task which you will evaluate. Use one of the following ways to reflect on that task:

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• Have you taught that task yet? If so use Driscoll Cycle (reflection ON action)
• Have you not taught that task yet? Use the WHYs technique (reflection FOR action)

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You may also choose to discuss your response with a colleague or as part of a team meeting or CPD session.

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Reflection IN Action

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• Looking at the NOW.
• Thinking on your feet
• To gain a new perspective
• Not just to deal with problems

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Can feature the six Cs of critically reflective practice:

• Creative
• Critical
• Competent
• Confident
• Challenging
• Capitalising

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Reflection ON Action

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Looking back at what has happened. Includes question-based frameworks e.g.

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• Driscoll cycle
• Problem-solving approaches e.g. mind mapping

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Reflection FOR Action

Looking forward. Focus on action planning for future. Can utilise e.g.

• Chunk up
• Chunk down
• Embedded whys
• ‘Theorising practice’ - how to draw upon professional experiences and use knowledge critically, learning from both mistakes and successes

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Go Further

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The General Teaching Council Scotland is making an A-Z of Professional Learning. Download the form and describe your own example to contribute to the A-Z.

Fill out the Professional Learning Template below and email to: derek.timpany@gtcs.org.uk

More info and form Form

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