Application of Theories and Models in Education and Training

Title: Application of theories, principles, models and reflection and evaluation of
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1. Introduction
The concept of learnings can effectively take place when the accurate strategies
can be determined and are efficiently applied in an organization. In this hrepor6t
there is a discussion about various theories, principles as well as models that
can effectively take part in learnings.
2. Findings
5.1 Analysis of theories and models of reflection and evaluation with examples of
how they are applied to own practice.
Theories, Principles
and Models with
description.
How they are
applied to review
own practice.
(5.2)
Strengths Weaknesses
Kolb’s Learning
Cycle
According to Bates
(2019) This is a cycle
of reflection. This
includes generally
four basic stages
such as solid
learnings, reflective
findings, abstract
formulation and an
active research
(KOLB'S FOUR
STAGES OF
LEARNING, 2015).
This is useful to
use each lesson
and include on
lesson
observations. The
learning cycle can
give a mechanism
to mirror as well
as analyse its
relevant
experience,
incorporate it with
theory, form
generalization and
can efficiently
The main
strength of Kolb's
learning cycle is
that it's every
stage is
specifically linked
with various
different learning
styles. And, it is
considered as a
robust and an
influential
learning theories
in the modern
The major
weaknesses of
the learning cycle
is that the learning
style
measurements
generally lacks its
reliability, validity
and objectivity. In
addition, other
weaknesses of its
is it involve
generalisability
such as it has
been utilised
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Theories, Principles
and Models with
description.
How they are
applied to review
own practice.
(5.2)
Strengths Weaknesses
plan the
forthcoming
actions
accordingly.
times. within a restricted
range of various
cultures.
Schon reflective
model practices are a
type of practices by
which the
professionals can
become more aware
about implicit
informations that are
base as well as learn
from the
experiences. It can
include two types of
reflection such as
one reflection is
during the event and
other one is after an
activity (Archived
Material (Reflection),
2019).
The reflective
model can be
applied into
practices during
in-action or on-
action. It can be
applied while an
individual is
experiencing
something or may
thinking about
something that
has happened
earlier.
The main
strengths of this
reflection model
that it can
effectively
consider the
reflection in
action or after an
event has
occurred.
The main
weaknesses of
Schon's approach
towards the
reflective
practices are the
presupposition of
self protected
individualism and
an lack of
attention towards
the ethical
concerns.
Greenaway reflective
model is generally a
Do-Review-Plan
It can be
effectively
reviewed through
The model
specifically
concentrates on
In this, not
everyone can
effectively
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Theories, Principles
and Models with
description.
How they are
applied to review
own practice.
(5.2)
Strengths Weaknesses
reflective model
along with its four F's
(facts, feelings,
findings and future)
generally give a
predetermined
structure for the
reflection. It is
somewhat same with
Gibbs Reflective
model but with less
steps involved
(Greenaway Model of
Reflection, 2022).
its four F models
such as by
analysing
effectively the
facts, feelings,
findings and
future
respectively.
peculiar events
and the lacks of
this reflection
cycle mainly
concentrated on
the lack of
signposting at
every step of the
reflective model.
understand the
reflective
processes. While
applying such
models, people
may feel more
uncomfortable or
face difficulties
while evaluating it
in own practice.
Gibbs reflective cycle
is generally a self
reflection as well as a
management tool
which can aid people
to think more
systematically about
various unique
experiences (Gibbs'
Reflective Cycle,
2022).
The reflective
cycle is applied in
practice through
acquiring some of
its steps such as
description,
feelings,
evaluation,
analysis,
conclusion, and
action plan.
Through using
Gibbs reflective
cycle, it can
enable the
working practice
in order to gain
high results in
future prospect. It
can effectively
enhance the skills
and performance
as well. In this, it
The model can
lead to the
superficial
reflection with
having reduced
potential for both
professional and
personal
development as
well.
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Theories, Principles
and Models with
description.
How they are
applied to review
own practice.
(5.2)
Strengths Weaknesses
can also
enhances self-
awareness about
attributes and
capabilities as
well.
Christopher Johns'
generally work on the
reflective practices
which was originally
formed in the nursing
context. It has now
become broadly
applied within a
variety of disciplines,
containing education
(Johns' Model of
Reflection, 2022).
The reflective
cycle are
specifically
involves the
elements of
models that are
structured in the 5
key questions
such as Aesthetic
questions,
personal
questions, ethical
questions,context
ual questions,
reflective
questions.
Through various
stages of
questions, people
can effectively
able to review
their own
The strengths of
John's reflective
model that it can
supports the
reflection that can
take range of
viewpoint into
thought process.
The weakness
which John's
reflective cycle
can involve such
as it is only
concerned with
what people have
actually learned or
acquired from
their own
experiences as
well as can alter it
in further future
prospect.
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