The learning cycle
Questions to prompt reflection
What happened?
Why is this incident significant for you?
What was positive about the incident? What was challenging about the incident?
How did you feel? At the time, shortly afterwards, longer afterwards?
What sense can you make of the situation?
What have you read which helps you to understand what went on?
What have you discussed at University, or with your PE /OSS, which helps you to understand what went on?
How did you react? Were you surprised by this?
What theory underpinned your reaction? If you didn’t use theory in your reaction, what theory could you have used with hindsight?
What have you learned about yourself and your practice from the incident?
What might you do differently if you encounter a similar incident in the future?
