Reflective Practices and Learning Cycle Analysis Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of reflective practices, focusing on self-analysis and experiential learning. It begins with an introduction to reflective practices, highlighting their importance in understanding self-experience and promoting deeper thinking about actions and activities. The report then delves into the theory of learning cycles, specifically Kolb's model, which is used for reflecting on self-work, providing a framework for observations, reflections, and abstract conceptualization leading to new implications. The report includes a practical application of reflective practices through a series of weekly entries, describing various situations encountered, the feelings associated with them, evaluations, analyses, conclusions, and action plans. These real-world examples showcase the application of reflective practices in diverse scenarios, offering insights into personal and professional development. References to relevant literature support the theoretical underpinnings of the report. The report emphasizes the importance of self-assessment, critical thinking, and the continuous improvement of skills and capabilities through reflective practices.

REFLECTIVE PRACTICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
Week 1.............................................................................................................................................2
Description .................................................................................................................................2
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................2
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................2
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................2
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................2
Action plan .................................................................................................................................2
Week 2.............................................................................................................................................3
Description .................................................................................................................................3
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................3
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................3
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................3
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................3
Action plan .................................................................................................................................3
Week 3.............................................................................................................................................4
Description .................................................................................................................................4
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................4
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................4
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................4
Action plan .................................................................................................................................4
Week 4.............................................................................................................................................5
Description .................................................................................................................................5
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................5
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................5
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................5
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................5
Action plan .................................................................................................................................5
Week 5.............................................................................................................................................6
Description .................................................................................................................................6
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................6
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................6
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................6
Action plan .................................................................................................................................6
Week 6.............................................................................................................................................7
Description .................................................................................................................................7
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................7
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................7
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................7
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................7
Action plan .................................................................................................................................7
Week 7.............................................................................................................................................8

Description .................................................................................................................................8
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................8
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................8
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................8
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................8
Action plan .................................................................................................................................8
Week 8.............................................................................................................................................9
Description .................................................................................................................................9
Feelings ......................................................................................................................................9
Evaluation ..................................................................................................................................9
Analysis ......................................................................................................................................9
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................9
Action plan .................................................................................................................................9
Week 9...........................................................................................................................................10
Description ...............................................................................................................................10
Feelings ....................................................................................................................................10
Evaluation ................................................................................................................................10
Analysis ....................................................................................................................................10
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................10
Action plan ...............................................................................................................................10
Week 10.........................................................................................................................................11
Description ...............................................................................................................................11
Feelings ....................................................................................................................................11
Evaluation ................................................................................................................................11
Analysis ....................................................................................................................................11
Conclusion ................................................................................................................................11
Action plan ...............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Reflective practices are used for carrying out self-analysis for evaluating and
understanding the self-experience. It supports the learner for thinking deeply on actions and
activities that are performed by them. Present report describes about the theory of learning cycle
and experimental learnings. In addition to this, purpose of reflecting on the self-work has also
been done. Moreover, process and methods of reflections and range of different ways of learning
from work practices have been explained.
TASK 1
Theory of learning offer a method for understanding different basic cognitive process of
individuals. Kolb's model is an innovative approach that is used for reflecting on self work. In
the cycle basis is provided for reflections and observations as well as these are further distilled
into abstract concepts which are utilised for producing new implications (Dorji, Panjaburee and
Srisawasdi, 2015). Kolb's model of learning works on two levels and it is a four-stage cycle that
comprises of Concrete Experiences (CE), Reflective Observations (RO), Abstract
Conceptualization (AC) and Active Experimentations (AE). This stage can be used for reflecting
own experiences and with this, more growth can be gained by the learner. Kolb's model offers
ways for understanding the individuals learning cycle and it is also an explanation of cycle of
experimental learning that applies to all individuals involved in the process of acquiring
knowledge (Dorji, Panjaburee and Srisawasdi, 2015).
Reflective practices are about making use of self-analysis for understanding the events
and experiences in which learner is involved. Meaningful insight is provided under the same and
weak performing areas are identified. It supports in making more improvements in personal
understanding and enhancing existing the skills and capabilities. Personal growth and self-
development can be ensured and with this, overall improvements in the professional performance
of individuals can be informed. It is a process which is used for assessing our self-thoughts and
actions so that personal development and learning could be ensured. David Kolb's learning style
defines about four distinct learning methods (Erhardt and et.al, 2016).
There are various methods of reflections which are used for reflecting own experience.
Kolb's model is used in which four different stages are mentioned. Initially, concrete experience
provide a basis that is used for observation and reflection. Furthermore, the observations and
reflections are assimilated and distilled into abstract concepts which produce new implications
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for actions. These actions can be further actively tested for creating new experiences. In addition
to the same, Gibbs reflective cycle is also used in which systematic process is defined for making
the learner think about all phases of learning. Answers are mentioned for all the six stages of
Gibbs cycle that are used for reflecting own experiences (Gibbs, 2014).
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WEEK 1
Description
I was sitting in the playground and saw some children fighting with each other. I tried to
resolve their issues and to stop the fight.
Feelings
I felt shocked as children were fighting with each other and it could have been a big
conflict issue.
Evaluation
There are both; negative and positive sides about the experience where the bad one was
that was little children were fighting with each other. Positive side about this experience was that
children got calm and stopped fighting after my interventions.
Analysis
I was initially shocked when I saw little children having conflict in the ground. However,
I tried a lot for resolving the issues in between children. My communication skills were good and
it helped me in making effective interaction with them. I identified major cause of grievances
faced by children and tried to convince them for not fighting with each other.
Conclusion
I could have asked other elder people present in playground for indulging in the issues
and trying to prevent the fight among kids.
Action plan
I will make my best efforts for making interaction with all the students in classroom.
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WEEK 2
Description
I was supporting students in a year 12 maths class. I saw a girl finding difficulty in
understanding the concepts taught in classroom. All the other students in class were paying
attention towards information provided by me. However, the girl was not feeling comfortable in
sharing the queries with me. After class got over, I made interaction with her and explained him
all the mathematical concepts.
Feelings
I was thinking about the way to involve the girl student in the class. I felt the need for
helping the child so that she can understand the concepts.
Evaluation
The bad thing about the situation was that I have not taken initiative for involving the girl
in the interaction made in the class. The good thing about the situation was that I helped her
outside the class and resolved all the queries faced by her.
Analysis
In the classroom, a girl student faced difficulty in learning mathematical concepts and
due to the same, she was not getting involved with other students. I have analysed that In
classroom, all students do not have same learning level and few require more time in grasping
the concepts.
Conclusion
I could have directly asked the girl students about the issues they were facing while
learning maths and by this, I could have directly involve the girl who was facing difficulty in the
activities performed in classroom.
Action plan
I will make my best efforts for making interaction with all the students in classroom.
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WEEK 3
Description
I saw a student sitting lonely in the playground of school. When I reached near to the
child, I found him crying. I asked him the reason due to which he was crying and he replied that
other students in classroom made fun of him. I tried to make interaction with the classmates of
students and asked them to not make fun of him.
Feelings
I felt sorry for the students as they were crying and upset. I talked to him and tried to find
a major cause of his grievances.
Evaluation
I made efforts for convincing classmates of the student to not make fun of him. All the
students agreed on that and due to this, I solved the problem faced by client.
Analysis
The situation was negative as a student felt sad and lonely as well as he was sitting in
playground. Along with this, the good thing about situation was that I made all students agree to
not make fun of the pupil.
Conclusion
I could have asked the child to directly talk with their classmates and direct them to not
make fun of each other.
Action plan
I will try to involve class teacher so that they can strictly direct the students for not
getting involved in such kind of situations.
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WEEK 4
Description
I was sitting in the classroom and saw two kids chasing with each other. They were
abusing and running at a fast speed.
Feelings
I was very angry about this behaviour of children. They were running very fast and due to
that, chances of getting slipped on the floor were high. Other students could also have got injured
and it was a critical situation created by the child.
Evaluation
In the situation, negative point was that kids were running very fast and abusing each
other in a bad manner. There was nothing good about the situation. I called them and gave strict
instructions for not chasing each other and using any kind of abusive language with.
Analysis
The situation was very critical as little kids were abusing each other in a bad manner and
they were running behind each other. They were showing indiscipline and it made me angry.
Conclusion
I could have made compliant to parents of children as it was a serious incident and they
need to know about the abusive languages spoken by their child.
Action plan
If this type of situation arises again then I will involve management of the school in this
matter. I will also make efforts for developing a verbal abuse policy so that these kinds of
incidents could be avoided in the future.
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WEEK 5
Description
I was supporting Year 12 science class as the class-teacher was on leave. I asked students
to revise their lesson silently. However, the students did not follow my instructions and they
started playing with each other and were making noise in the classroom.
Feelings
I felt angry and frustrated over this situation and it made me irritated that students were
not following my directions. I found this situation difficult and challenging as well as felt
helpless.
Evaluation
The negative point about the situation was that students were not paying attention
towards their studies and it made me irritated and frustrated. At the end, I called the head of
science department for handling situation.
Analysis
The situation was that students were not paying attention towards directions given by me.
Conclusion
I could have planned some fun learning activity so that students would have involved in
the class.
Action plan
If the situation arise again then I will try to develop some interesting lesson plan to teach
in the classroom.
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WEEK 6
Description
I supported a student in science and observed that students were feeling difficulty in
understanding the subject.
Feelings
I felt the need to help students with their studies so that they can grasp the important
points and learn in a better way.
Evaluation
Negative point about the situation was that child was feeling difficulty in learning the
concept. However, on the other hand, positive aspect was that child was ready to understand
concepts.
Analysis
This situation required my efforts for helping the child so that they can understand the
concepts in their studies in a better and an easy way.
Conclusion
I could have helped the student in preparing notes so that they could remember the key
points which are told to him in science.
Action plan
If the situation arose again then I would try to develop some interesting lesson plan to
teach in the classroom.
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WEEK 7
Description
I found a student bunking the school and roaming in the nearby market area. It was a
harm to the studies and due to that, future growth and success of the child was in danger.
Feelings
I had observed that child was many a times bunking classes and roaming on the streets.
Thus, I felt that there is need to make management of the school aware of this incident.
Evaluation
The negative point about the situation was that a student was bunking classes and thus,
missing important lectures.
Analysis
The situation requires immediate efforts so that students could be stopped from bunking
classes.
Conclusion
I could have reported about this incident to the top management of school so that they
could take serious steps against this incident. Along with that, all other students would also need
to give clear instructions so that no one would bunk their classes.
Action plan
If this incident would happen again then I will involve parents of the students also so that
they can also be made aware of the wrong behaviour shown by their child.
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