Reflection and Reflective Practice

Question 1

What are the 6 stages of Gibbs reflective cycle?

Answer 1

1. Description of the experience
2. Feelings and thoughts about the experience
3. Evaluation of the experience, both good and bad
4. Analysis to make sense of the situation
5. Conclusion about what you learned and what you could have done differently
6. Action plan for how you would deal with similar situations in the future, or general changes you might find appropriate.

Question 2

What is ‘tacit’ knowledge?

Answer 2

Or implicit knowledge - You don’t have to think or reflect about what you are doing, you can just do it. A result of learned experience.

E.g. riding a bike

Question 3

What is the ‘Schon’ reflective model?

Answer 3

Knowing in action, reflection on action, reflection in action

Question 4

What is reflection on action?

Answer 4

Thinking back on events and what can be learned from them, considering what can be done differently next time.

Question 5

What is thinking in action?

Answer 5

Thinking and reflecting in the moment. Takes more time, so think of ways you can slow yourself down eg deep breaths or counting to 10. (Remember cognitive load and System 1 / System 2 thinking).

Question 6

What is Johari’s window? What is the purpose of it?

Answer 6

The Johari window is a technique that helps people better understand their relationship with themselves and others.

Question 7

What are the 4 areas of Johari’s Window? Describe them

Answer 7

• 1. Open area (‘arena’)
     * Known by self and known by others
• 2. Hidden area (‘facade’)
     * Known by self but unknown by others
• 3. Blind spot
     * Known by others but unknown by self
• Unknown area
  
  • Unknown by self and unknown by others
    
    • Area where risk and error can occur

Question 8

What does the ‘second victim’ refer to in healthcare? What can this lead to?

Answer 8

• There is an emotional impact on the clinician when involved in a Significant Untoward Incident or complaint.
• In an industry where there is a low tolerance (and high cost) for failure, individuals can be left doubting themselves and may even be traumatised by the event.
• This can lead to burnout or thoughts of leaving the profession.