REFLECTIVE WRITING of self directed learning

Reflective writing is an analytical practice in which the writer describes a real or imaginary scene, event, interaction, passing thought, or memory and adds a personal reflection on its meaning. Many reflective writers keep in mind questions such as "What did I notice?", "How has this changed me?" or "What might I have done differently?" when reflecting.[1][2]

Thus, in reflective writing, the focus is on writing that is not merely descriptive. The writer revisits the scene to note details and emotions, reflect on meaning, examine what went well or revealed a need for additional learning, and relate what transpired to the rest of life.[1]

According to Kara Taczak, "Reflection is a mode of inquiry: a deliberate way of systematically recalling writing experiences to reframe the current writing situation."[3]

The more someone reflectively writes, the more likely they are to reflect in their everyday life regularly, think outside the box, and challenge accepted practices.[1]

1. REFLECTIVE WRITING Dr.A.S.Sangeetha Priya Assistant Professor Community Medicine

2. SDL ?

3. Self Directed Learning

4. What It Is ? Self-directed learning is “a process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes.

5. What You Need ? Hardcopy Digital accessibility Content control Location free ( mobile learning )

6. REFLECTION ?

7. Reflection Metacognition To help learners to mentally revisit their learning experiences, actions and decisions Also involve their future course of action based on this activity Construction of knowledge Enable the learners to use the results of previous experience in dealing with same or similar situations in future

8. REFLECTIVE WRITING

9. REFLECTIVE WRITING WHAT HAPPENED ? SO WHAT ? WHAT NEXT ?

10. What happened? Describe the situation from learning perspective What was the context? Who are all involved? Who did what? What was your role? What went well? What needs improvement?

11. So what? Describe how the situation was different from what you knew or anticipated What were the difference in approach? What were the results? What have you learnt from it?

12. What next? Based on the previous two, You have noted the differences and have learnt something How are you going to use this information in future ? If you face the same situation again, what differently will you do and why?

13. HOW TO REFLECT ?

14. What happened? Descriptive language that helps the reader understand what happened. Try to be brief by only focusing on the significant details. That includes who, when, where, why and how .

15. So what? Start with what you think was interesting/ useful For me, the significant/important/relevant/useful aspect/learning was/ arose from/happened when/resulted from …. You should then explain how this affected you and your understanding: Previously/ at the time/ at first/ initially/ subsequently/ later I thought/ felt/ knew/ noticed/ questioned/ realised that/ why/ how/ if ….

16. Now what? Now you need to show how this has allowed you to develop your practice or understanding: Having reflected on/ analysed / read/ understood/ developed I now feel/think/ realise /wonder/question …. The last thing to look at is what effect it will have on you future practice or understanding: I can now/ will now/ have to/ am now able to improve( d)/ understand/ gain ( ed)/ better/ use/ develop ….

17. Things to remember Try to be as honest as possible Try to be as elaborate and selective as possible Look to the fututre