Section one: Introduction (300 words approximately)
In this section:
• Suggest reasons why reflective practice is an important topic with reference to the complexity of educational policy and its relationship to educational practice
• Provide a structure for your approach to the topic
Section two: literature review exploring the value and purpose of reflective practice (1000 words approximately)
In this section you will:
demonstrate a critical understanding of the different theoretical perspectives on reflection;
develop an informed position on the value of reflection for teaching and learning;
compare reflective tools and justify which tool you might consider for reflection;
support your discussion with relevant reading.
Section three: reflective analysis of one or more critical incidents with a focus on behaviour for learning(1800 words approximately)
In this section you will present an example of how you have used a reflective approach to analyse one or more critical incidents focusing on an aspect of behaviour for learning, identifying next steps for you and the learner(s), including reference to your reflective journal 2.
It is important that you demonstrate understanding of the key aspect of behaviour for learning you are reflecting on through reference to theory, including the key text Ellis, S. and Tod, J. (2015) Promoting behaviour for learning in the classroom effective strategies, personal style and professiona available in the e-library.
Section four: conclusion and implications for future practice (700 words approximately)
reflect on how engaging with reflective methodology has impacted on your professional identity, values and philosophies and how this learning will shape your future practice in the classroom.