Theories and Models of Reflective Practice

This week’s topics

Theories and Models of Reflective Practice

1. Kolb's experiential learning cycle
2. Gibbs' reflective cycle
3. Schön's reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action
4. Comparative evaluation of models
5. Gibbs Cycle tutorial- Writing reflections for nursing and midwifery students
6. Reflection in Action vs Reflection on Action (5 Minute Explainer)
7. Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle: A Practical Guide to Learning by Doing

What you will be able to do

• 4.1 Compare models of reflective practice.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: compare models of reflective practice.

Study materials

Videos

• Gibbs Cycle tutorial- Writing reflections for nursing and midwifery students · YouTube · Jennifer Jackson PhD RN · 20 min · for registered students
• Reflection in Action vs Reflection on Action (5 Minute Explainer) · YouTube · Helpful Professor Explains! · 5 min · for registered students
• Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle: A Practical Guide to Learning by Doing · YouTube · Growth Engineering · 6 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Educational Learning Theories, 3rd ed., ch. 6: Experiential Learning Theory · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; pp. 138–156 · for registered students
• Educational Psychology (Seifert & Sutton), Appendix C: The reflective practitioner · PDF · Saylor Academy, textbook chapter; pp. 351–376 · for registered students
• Writing Guide, 20.5: Looking Back, Looking Forward · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 673–678 · for registered students