(Understanding Individual Differences) Lecture 2: Reflective Practice

What is the key difference between new ideas and existing knowledge?

Existing knowledge is facts learned within a meaningful framework, while new ideas are concepts learned in the context of meaning.

At what stage does a Novice practitioner operate according to the levels of expertise?

Level 1 - Novice stage

In which stage of expertise can a practitioner differentiate between different aspects and situations?

Level 4 – Proficient Practitioner

What does the DATA Model stand for?

DESCRIBE, ANALYSE, TRANSFORM, ASSESS Signup and view all the answers

Name a model of Reflective Practice mentioned in the lecture.

Gibbs Model Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gibbs Reflective Cycle involve?

The Gibbs Reflective Cycle involves six stages: Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, Action Plan. Signup and view all the answers

What is self-awareness?

Self-awareness is the ability to see yourself clearly and objectively through reflection and introspection. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between social sciences and physical sciences?

Physical sciences deal with inanimate (non-living) objects, while social sciences focus on living things. Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages in personal development?

<ol> <li>Understanding oneself (identifying skills, qualities, attributes, and style) 2. Deciding future goals 3. Identifying learning needs and changes 4. Applying learning methods 5. Assessing progress.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to assess progress in personal development?

Assessing progress helps in tracking development, identifying areas for improvement, and staying motivated. Signup and view all the answers

How can one build a record of achievements in personal development?

One can build a record of achievements by documenting successes, milestones, and skills acquired along the development journey. Signup and view all the answers

Why is planning for skill development crucial in personal growth?

Planning for skill development ensures targeted growth, alignment with goals, and continuous improvement in personal capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reflection in the Personal Development Planning process?

To improve and develop skills and knowledge by learning from successes and mistakes. Signup and view all the answers

Define reflection in the context of Personal Development Planning.

Reflection is the purposive, deliberate revisiting of an experience to extract the learning offered by it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of reflective practice in individual learners' capacity to engage with an experience?

To reflect critically on the experience and deduce lessons learned for future application. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between surface learning and deep learning approaches.

Surface learning focuses on completing tasks and memorizing information, while deep learning aims to understand, seek meaning, and relate concepts to existing experiences. Signup and view all the answers