Reflective Journals
Reflective Learning Log
Introduction
Bulman and Schutz (2004) define reflection as a process that reviews an experience of practice which enables the subject to describe, analyse and evaluate and so increases learning from experience. The reflective learning will uncover key outlining influences with regards to skills developed and analysed throughout the learning at work process in regards to four experiences gained during the placement. However in order to discuss the essay in a systematic way, defining the Gibbs model of reflection (1998) learning theory (see appendix 1) behind the self-reflection will offer an understanding of the reflection process used. Oxford Brooks University (2008) suggests that the cycle encourages you to think systematically around the stages of experiences and activities that have occurred.
The reflection will resolve around a teaching practice at East Norfolk Sixth Form College. The Sixth Form College delivers a wide variety of sport courses including As and A level PE, BTEC First and National Sport in addition to a Sports Performance and Coach education programme. With the vast variety of courses taught on I believe I will receive a more rounded approach to teaching on a number of sport courses which in turn will add to one’s employability.
Reflective Experience 1
After observing numerous lessons during the first week of teaching I was asked on arrival to teach 3 repeat lessons due to a staff absent within a subject I had not observed prior in the week.
To begin with I felt underprepared due my limited knowledge of the classes in addition to virtually no preparation time. However I was given the lesson plan which acted as a guide to teach from. Although I was given an option to decline I felt this was would be an ideal opportunity for me to begin teaching. As well as feeling underprepared I also felt nervous to an extent with regards to the outcome of the lesson. However once I delivered the
Introduction
Bulman and Schutz (2004) define reflection as a process that reviews an experience of practice which enables the subject to describe, analyse and evaluate and so increases learning from experience. The reflective learning will uncover key outlining influences with regards to skills developed and analysed throughout the learning at work process in regards to four experiences gained during the placement. However in order to discuss the essay in a systematic way, defining the Gibbs model of reflection (1998) learning theory (see appendix 1) behind the self-reflection will offer an understanding of the reflection process used. Oxford Brooks University (2008) suggests that the cycle encourages you to think systematically around the stages of experiences and activities that have occurred.
The reflection will resolve around a teaching practice at East Norfolk Sixth Form College. The Sixth Form College delivers a wide variety of sport courses including As and A level PE, BTEC First and National Sport in addition to a Sports Performance and Coach education programme. With the vast variety of courses taught on I believe I will receive a more rounded approach to teaching on a number of sport courses which in turn will add to one’s employability.
Reflective Experience 1
After observing numerous lessons during the first week of teaching I was asked on arrival to teach 3 repeat lessons due to a staff absent within a subject I had not observed prior in the week.
To begin with I felt underprepared due my limited knowledge of the classes in addition to virtually no preparation time. However I was given the lesson plan which acted as a guide to teach from. Although I was given an option to decline I felt this was would be an ideal opportunity for me to begin teaching. As well as feeling underprepared I also felt nervous to an extent with regards to the outcome of the lesson. However once I delivered the