Reflective Practices for Learning and Improvement

This article discusses the significance of reflective practices in learning and improvement. It explores the Kolb's learning cycle and its application in professional growth. The article also highlights the importance of teamwork, presentation skills, time management, and coordination in multidisciplinary teams.

Task one
Introduction
The reflective practices are the learning process through which I can learn from my past
experiences. Reflection is the process through which I can learn and understand various
perspectives through others experiences and through my own past experiences as well.
According to researchers, the Reflection is the continuous source of learning and the learning
leads to future reflections. Reflective processes highlight the strengths and weaknesses of my life
and allow me to improve myself. The reflective practices bring improvements in my professional
career as well and allow me to learn various aspects of improvements through my own
experience of the group. The reflective practices allow me to implement the theoretical concepts
of study into practical life (Bergsteiner, 2010).
The reflective process is the source of sharing information and useful for me and for my
team members as well. I have a team of four members and we are preparing for the presentation.
Some of my group members do not use video recordings and consume an extra two minutes as
well. Moreover, my team member belongs to the different domains of heath care unit. My group
of the multidisciplinary team comprises of physiotherapist, Occupational therapist, Nurse, and a
social worker. All of the members are ready to deliver the presentation. The legal regulations are
very much important to work in the multidisciplinary teams. The care act 2014 is a law which
describes that every health professional needs reflective practices in which he must learn from
past experiences. There are various models of reflection such as the Gibbs model of reflective
practices and Flanagan model. However, the model which I used is the Kolb’s learning cycle
which is considered as one of the best models of reflection. I develop the action plan for me and I
set the smart goals for myself (Walsh, 2015).

Task 2
Our target is to deliver a presentation and the four doable tasks are assigned to each of the group
members who are ready to participate in the presentation. One of the members is responsible for
the coordination amongst the group members during the whole presentation. The second and
third member is responsible to design the sequence of presentation and list down the things
which need to be discussed in the session. I am responsible for the on-time completion of the
presentation. All the tasks are clearly defined to each and every member to assure the quality
presentation. I face many difficulties during the whole presentation session because of the lack of
coordination which leads to the mismanagement of time. The team members get confused about
their turns in the presentation which takes more time during the session. The video recording is
also missing in the presentation which drops down the interest of the audience (Walsh, 2015).
I feel that all the issues make the presentation session more complex because the
coordination is very much necessary in the multidisciplinary team. The theoretical model which
is applied by me is the ethics of health care model which describes the ethics to respect the
values of others during the work. This model is very effective is describing to way to work in the
team where the people belongs to multiple cultures. I highlight various issues which takes the
presentation close to the failure such as the non- seriousness in work, Lack of trust on each other
and poor communication level between the group members. In the multi-disciplinary
methodology, each individual from the group is here to get familiar with the path to build up a
solid introduction. As I would see it that our group has a poor joint effort ability which prompts
the poor introduction (Bergsteiner, 2010).
Task no 3
The model which I used is the Kolb’s learning cycle which describes to learn differently
and brings improvement in my profession from past experiences as well. Kolb’s describes the
four stages of learning through which I learn from my past experiences as well. Firstly, he
describes that the task must be assigned to the person to check his abilities and Kolb’s refer to
this stage as a concrete experience. He believes that the best way to learn is practical experience.
I observed that the complex scenario in the presentation session allow me to learn new things
which bring improvements is life. The experience is the best way to check the abilities of the
person and it holds true according to my opinion. Kolb’s describes that the learning process can

proceed through observations as well be the personal experience is the best source of learning.
The second stage which Kolb’s describe in the model is the model of reflective observation. In
this stage, he focuses on learning which can be done from the activities and experiences of the
other persons as well. The person learns different and creative things from the activities of the
other person and implements it on himself as well. Moreover, the reflective observation is to
observe the activities of the person of the related group which can be helpful in the future career
as well. You can observe the activities of the person through open communication from the
members of the group. The particular stage involves the various means and tools of
communication such as the report writing, presentation, verbal and non-verbal means of
communication. This stage allows me to learn the time management practices which brings
improvements in my future. The third stage of the Kolb’s cycle is the abstract conceptualization.
In this stage, the person is learning on the basis of assumptions which he made after observing
the whole incident. However, the assumptions in not one of the best ways of learning because
these are generated from the personal thinking of the person. Sometimes the assumptions are
very much logical and produce effective results as well (Dixon, 2017).
I feel that the person thinks differently and brings positive changes in the profession and
life through assumptions. The assumptions give the person the answer to the number of
questions. The last stage of the Kolb’s learning cycle is the experimentation stage in which an
individual experimented those things which he assumed in the third stage. This stage is very
important because it provides the answers to the numbers of questions which is generated in the
mind of the person form assumptions. Kolb’s learning cycle describes that learning is a
continuous process a person learn from each and everything such as the life experiences of other
people, observations of the incidents which happens in the daily routine. Moreover, he focuses
on the communication level as well. The open communication from the other members of the
related domain is one of the major sources of learning. The main motive behind the learning
cycle is to describe the various ways of learning which bring improvement in life. According to
my own opinion, this model allows me to implement the theoretical concepts in the practical
world (Dixon, 2017).
Task 4

I developed a team for the purpose of delivering a presentation which comprises of the
physiotherapist, occupational therapist, nurses, and social workers as well. We assigned the task
to each and every one to avoid the mismanagement and hesitation at the end. I personally believe
that communication is very much important in the multidisciplinary team. I faced the complexity
is the task due to a couple of reasons. Firstly, the poor coordination between the team members
due to the lack of communication. Secondly, the time pressure and the disturbance in the
sequence of presentation is the major reason behind the complexity of the task. I personally feel
that the task is not clear to everyone which is the primary activity to deliver a perfect
presentation. Moreover, I feel that the group members are confused during the whole
presentation session due to the lack of practice and presentation skills. The presentation skills
comprise of the team coordination, an excellent communication level amongst the team members
and time management as well. The major reason behind the failure is the lack of teamwork due
to poor communication. I personally feel that the presentation is teamwork rather than individual
excellence. The reason behind the poor presentation is the absence of teamwork and everyone is
focusing on his own task.
The Boud and walker model is implemented in the scenario in which the person learn
from the past experience and bring improvement in future activities. I found the problems in the
presentation session such as the mismanagement of time and the absence of sufficient
presentation material such as recording. I took these mistakes as a sign of improvement and
brings improvement in future activities.
If I have given the responsibility to prepare the team for presentation, I must take three
options under consideration to improve the outcome. Firstly, I assigned the leader who leads the
group and every person have to follow the instructions given by him because it is very much
difficult to hold the team and improve the performance with the perfect leadership. The leader
assigned the task to each and every member of the group according to the capability and
commitment level of the group member. Secondly, I arrange the practice session before the final
presentation session. The practice session enhances the confidence level of the members.
Moreover, the practice session brings coordination amongst the members and allow them to
deliver a healthy presentation session. At last, I focus on time management because the

mismanagement of time spoils the whole session of the presentation. Extra time from the group
members is irritating for the audience (Bergsteiner, 2010).
Our objective is to convey the introduction and the four feasible errands are allocated to
every one of the gathering parts who are prepared to take an interest in the introduction. One of
the parts is in charge of the coordination among the gathering individuals amid the entire
introduction. The second and third part is dependable to structure the grouping of introduction
and rundown down the things which should be examined in the session. I am in charge of on-
time finishing of the introduction. Every one of the undertakings is unmistakably characterized
by every single part to guarantee the quality introduction. I face numerous troubles amid the
entire introduction session due to the absence of coordination which prompts as the fumble of
time. The colleagues get befuddled about their turns in the introduction which takes additional
time amid the session. The video recording is additionally absent in the introduction which drops
down the enthusiasm of the gathering of people as small. I feel that these measures can be
helpful and bring improvements in the future. I implemented the practices which I learned from
the past because the past experiences are the source of learning and very useful in enhancing the
efficiency of work (Akella, 2010). I set the smart objectives for myself. The objectives which I
set for myself to improve my efficiency are as follows.
Smart goal 1
S: I put my best to acquire the knowledge about policies and procedures about working in the
multidisciplinary team because it is a complex task to bring the people of different domains on
the same platform.
M: I dedicate 6 precious hours of my week for this purpose because of the knowledge about the
policies are important to lead the team.
A: These activities allow me to bring positive changes in the future and the knowledge of various
policies is quite helpful for future perspective.
R: I will get them information about policies and practices through books, libraries and the
discussion session with the professionals.

T: I dedicate one hour of all working days to accomplish my aim and made myself a useful
professional
Smart Goal 2
S: I work hard on my time management skill because it needs to be improved.
M: I learn the time management skills from my instruction who guides me well about time
management during the whole presentation session.
A: I learn this skill from practice and participating in the presentation sessions of other groups.
The observation is the continuous source of learning.
R: I consider myself a healthy member of the group after learning all of the skills.
T: I give 4 months to learn this skill and this precious skill help me in the next semester. I can
play the role of a group leader after learning these skills.
All of the activities and action plan brings personal improvements in my life and allow me to
accelerate my career. The presentation skill is very important to learn because of boost
confidence (Chan, 2012).
Conclusion
On the basis of the above brief discussion about the reflective models, it is concluded that
reflective practices are the constant source of learning. In the above scenario, I learn a lot of
things form my past experiences such as time management skills and coordination skills. I face
many problems during the presentation session such as the lack of time management and the
absence of video recording due to the poor practicing session and negligence of the team
members. I experience the thing that, leadership is very important to bring efficiency in the
presentation session because the leader provides a strong path to the followers which is in
accordance with the abilities and capabilities of the leader. The reflective incidences are the one
who highlights the weaknesses of the person and brings a lot of improvements in my
professional growth. Moreover,
. Additionally, the unmistakable target is doled out to me and my group however we need
because of a couple of reasons. Kolb’s learning cycle is based on learning from past life

experiences because these experiences allow me to improve myself. The learning cycle presented
by Kolb clearly describes the four phases of learning from past experiences.
I feature different issues which take the introduction near the disappointment, for
example, the non-reality in work, Lack of trust on one another and poor correspondence level
between the gathering individuals. In the multi-disciplinary philosophy, every person from the
gathering is here to get acquainted with the way to develop a strong presentation. As I would see
it that our gathering has a poor joint exertion capacity which prompts the poor presentation.
Also, the undeniable target is doled out to me and my gathering anyway we need as a result of
two or three reasons. Kolb's learning cycle depends on gaining from previous existence
encounters on the grounds that these encounters enable me to improve myself. The learning
cycle introduced by Kolb obviously portrays the four periods of gaining from past encounters.
The first stage is known as concrete experience in which the task is assigned to the person
to observe his learning capacity and ability. He believes that an individual is not learned properly
unlit he gets an experience of a certain situation. Although, observation is the part of learning
the real learning is done through life experiences. According to Kolb, learning is a continuous
process and a person can learn through past experiences and the observations as well. The last
stage of the Kolb learning cycle is the experimentation in which the person test the hypothesis or
assumptions which was developed previously in the second last stage of the cycle. The purpose
of testing is to analyze the practical implications of the suggested improvements. Moreover, the
analyses include the implementation of theoretical concepts in the practical world in accordance
with the current incident. The Kolb’s learning cycle defies that, all the incidents of the life is the
source of learning. However, these steps must be organized in such a way that a person observed
that things at first, then develop a hypothesis and test the hypothesis for further interpretation
In the event that I have given the obligation to set up the group for introduction, I should
mull over three alternatives to improve the result. Right off the bat, I allotted the pioneer who
drives the gathering and each individual need to adhere to the directions given by him since it is
particularly hard to hold the group and improve the execution with the ideal initiative. The
pioneer relegated the assignment to every single individual from the gathering as per the ability
and responsibility dimension of the gathering part. Furthermore, I orchestrate the training session
before the last introduction session. The training session upgrades the certainty dimension of the

individuals. In addition, practice session brings coordination among the individuals and enable
them to convey a solid introduction session. Finally, I center on the time the board in light of the
fact that the bungle of time ruins the entire session of introduction. Additional time from the
gathering individuals is chafing for the group of onlookers.
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