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WRITING YOUR ASSIGNMENT:

• This assignment must be completed individually.

• You must use the Harvard referencing system.

• Your work must indicate the number of words you have used. Written assignments must not exceed the specified maximum number of words. When a written assignment is marked, the  excessive use of words beyond the word limit is reflected in the academic judgement of the piece of work which results in a lower mark being awarded for the piece of work (regulation 6.74).

• Assignment submissions are to be made anonymously. Do not write your name anywhere on your work.

• Write your student ID number at the top of every page.

• Where the assignment comprises more than one task, all tasks must be submitted in a single document.

TASK 1

Identify and discuss two models / theories of reflection, and explain their role in developing reflective practice. (30 marks)

Assessment criteria:

Knowledge and understanding of reflective practice Points to consider:

• Introduction to the assignment including the areas that will be discussed

• An explanation of reflection and the purpose it plays in reflective practice

• Reference/ refer to at least two models of reflection /theories

• Examples of reflective your reflective practice

• Legislation or codes of practice that endorses reflective practice for health and social care professionals

• Inclusion of in text citation using the Harvard referencing system

TASK 2

Identify a significant incident from your online group work preparation during the module. The incident may be positive or negative.

The incident needs to ‘stand out’ and provide an opportunity to test your learning from the situation by conducting a critical incident analysis and applying a reflective model.

Assessment criteria:

Perform a critical incident reflective analysis through the application of a reflective model. Points to consider:

• Identify a ‘critical incident’ from your group work preparation

• The ‘critical incident’ must be written in the first person

• Explain/ describe the critical incident

• Explain your thoughts and actions

• Explain (anonymously) who was involved

• Consider relevant theories relating to group dynamics, learning styles or preferences

• Inclusion of in text citation using the Harvard referencing system

TASK 3

Outline the stages of reflection or critical incident reflective analysis and apply a reflective model or framework in your critical incident analysis discussion and produce a SMART Action Plan (40 marks)Assessment criteria: Knowledge and understanding of theories of reflective practice Ability to perform a critical incident reflective analysis Points to consider:

• There are numerous models that can be applied for reflective practice. Any of the following models of reflective practice may be considered:

• Flanagan (1954) ‘Critical Incident’

• Johns (2009) Structured Reflective model

• Gibbs (1989) Reflective Cycle

• Kolb (1984) Learning Cycle

• Schon (1983) Reflection in action and reflection on action

• Boud and Walker (1998)

• Turning reflection into Learning detailed application of your chosen model of reflection in your  critical incident analysis:

• Consider how your values, beliefs may have impacted on the incident

• Essential a SMART personal Action Plan is produced to illustrate your understanding that  reflection is not just about looking back over a past incident; it is about moving forward.

• It is important that you consider what other possible options might have been available to you.

• It is important that you explain how reflection supports development.

• Apply the outcomes of your critical incident to assess and plan for your professional  development.

• Inclusion of in-text citation using the Harvard referencing system

• Inclusion of in text citation using the Harvard referencing system