EVRE5017 Evaluation and Reflection: Application of Models Report

This report, prepared for the EVRE5017 module, delves into the application of reflection models in a work-based learning context. It begins by exploring the concept of reflection and its relationship to evaluation, contrasting the two while emphasizing the value of reflective practice. The report then applies Kolb's reflective model to analyze learning experiences, specifically focusing on week 1 activities, and providing a detailed breakdown of the four-stage cycle: concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. Further, the report applies David Boud’s reflection model, offering a reflective summary report over ten weeks. The report also includes a personal analysis, setting SMART goals, and outlining personal objectives to enhance learning and professional development. References from various sources support the theoretical framework and practical application of these models within the coursework, enhancing the overall understanding of evaluation techniques and reflective practice. The report concludes by summarizing key findings and reinforcing the importance of reflective practice in bridging academic theory with practical application in the work environment.

RUNNING HEAD: APPLICATION OF REFLECTION MODELS
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Application of Reflection Models
Learning through prior Experiences
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7/26/2019

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Contents
Solution of task 1(a):..................................................................................................................2
Introduction............................................................................................................................2
Reflection on selected week (week 1)....................................................................................2
Task 1(a) -Kolb’s Reflective Model...................................................................................4
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................7
Solution of task 1(b):..................................................................................................................8
Introduction............................................................................................................................8
Reflective final summary report (ten weeks).........................................................................9
Task 1 (b) David Boud’s Reflection Model........................................................................9
Conclusion............................................................................................................................12
Solution of task 2:....................................................................................................................13
Introduction..........................................................................................................................13
Task 2 (a) - Personal Analysis..............................................................................................13
Task 2 (b)-Setting SMART Goals........................................................................................14
Task 2 (c) - Personal Objectives...........................................................................................15
Conclusion............................................................................................................................17
References................................................................................................................................18

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Solution of task 1(a):
Introduction
Reflection and evaluation: Reflection and evaluation are two separate definitions, but they are
related concepts. The process of reflecting actions on your previous experiences that one may
learn from that experience is Reflection. The process of doing an assessment about an
experience or a person is Evaluation (Future learn, 2013).
However, it is attainable to reflect on an experience, when reflecting at a report level, without
evaluating that event. It is difficult not impossible to evaluate an experience without
reflecting on that event. In this given task, reflective report is to be prepared and after
analysing that reflective report of all weeks
Therefore, Reflection on your educational practice is a type of evaluation that we will
continue to learn this in detail in this given problem. According to Kolb, an individual learner
moves through a spiral of immediate experience, which leads to observations and reflections
on that event.
Reflection on selected week (week 1)
David Kolb’s Reflective Model
First step of Kolb’s Model -
In Exploratory Learning Model of Kolb theory concepts related to understanding and
description of human behaviour are given which enables us to understand effectively human
learning efficiencies and pattern. Forming theoretical concepts, detailed experience,
evaluating and observing in new environment then providing results and Reflection, These all
processes are basic procedure lying in Kolb’s theory.
Four-stage cycle can further explain as:
 Detailed Experience: when a person is being involved in a new event then this stage is
referred as Concrete Experience.
 Reflective Observation: when someone develops observations about his own
experiences then it is Reflective observation.
 Abstract Conceptualisation: process of creating algorithms to explain his own
observations is known as abstract conceptualization

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 Mobile experimentation: when previously derived theories are being used to solve
issues, making decisions then it is referred as stage four, which is active
experimentation.
Second Step of Kolb’s Module:
 Convergers: Combining AC & AE stages defines convergers, these are marked as good
problem solvers as well as decision makers. When there is a requirement of finding
solution of excel tasks that require single best precise answer then convergers are
preferred. Applications of convergers lie broadly in physical science as well as
engineering field.
 Divergers: Combining CE & RO stages to resolve imaginative or hypothetical problems
is referred as divergers, In general, these provide alternative answers to problems.
Divergers are human, feeling oriented, and their work is based on humanities and
liberal arts.
 Assimilators: Combining of AC & RO stages to create theories is referred as
assimilators; these have a different feature of having Logical thinking ability. Area of
working in assimilators is Ideas and concepts rather than people. Applications of
assimilators are in Basic Science, Mathematics field.
 Accommodators: when CE & AE, both phases are combined to plan and wind up tasks
then this combination referred as accommodators, these are action oriented.
Accommodators are action oriented as well as they are available to new events and
change, also can work focusing on people. Applications are practical fields, such as
Business.
Now heading to finding solution of given tasks, I will further move to Task 1 (a) -reflective
report will be written based on following David Kolb’s Reflective Model (leeds beckett
university, 2015) .

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References
Ajjawi, and boud, d. (2018) 'Examining the nature and effects of feedback dialogue', Assessment and
Evaluation in Higher Education, pp. 1-14.
American InterContinental University (2016) 6 Smart Goals for College Students, [Online], Available:
https://www.aiuniv.edu/blog/2016/may/smart-goals-for-college-students [10 Aug 2018].
Arends, R. and Castle, S. (1991) Learning to teach, 2nd edition, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Atkins, S. and Murphy, K. (1993) 'Reflection: a review of the literature', Journal of advanced nursing,
vol. 18, no. 8, pp. 1188-1192.

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