Engage In Personal Development In Health And Social Care
Engage in Personal Development in Health and Social Care
1. Research two different reflective models. Examples are Gibbs, Kolb and Christopher Johns. Briefly describe and compare them.
I looked at all three reflective models and chose to describe Johns and Kolb. The Johns model is very in-depth and seems to target a wider area of thought and contemplation. It would also be a good tool to discuss with another more senior member of staff, who would have their own emotional response to each situation, therefore giving you a slightly different outcome. This would be ideal when having supervision or discussing an incident in an objective manner.
The start of the model really gets into the way in which you are feeling and this can dramatically change the outcome of the reflection that is taking place. I think that this is a type of grounding, a way of getting into the present moment and making you more mindful of the situation in hand. This is different from the Kolb model because you have to look at yourself first, which is very beneficial.
The Gibbs model is slightly less descriptive and a little shorter but it still offers a way of transforming information into knowledge, which is needed, so we can learn more about the client or situation that we are reflecting on. The Kolb model starts with observations and reflections and finishes with concrete experience. Concrete experience is what we strive for to make us grow as support workers.
In my opinion the main comparison between the two is that the Johns model is better for personal development within ourselves and the Kolb model is better for a greater knowledge about those we work with.
2. Decide which one you prefer. Explain why.
I prefer the Johns model because it focuses more on the way that we are feeling in the here and now. This can have a massive impact on a situation in the work place because it allows us to view others and ourselves. Reacting positively to a negative situation is not always easy, so
1. Research two different reflective models. Examples are Gibbs, Kolb and Christopher Johns. Briefly describe and compare them.
I looked at all three reflective models and chose to describe Johns and Kolb. The Johns model is very in-depth and seems to target a wider area of thought and contemplation. It would also be a good tool to discuss with another more senior member of staff, who would have their own emotional response to each situation, therefore giving you a slightly different outcome. This would be ideal when having supervision or discussing an incident in an objective manner.
The start of the model really gets into the way in which you are feeling and this can dramatically change the outcome of the reflection that is taking place. I think that this is a type of grounding, a way of getting into the present moment and making you more mindful of the situation in hand. This is different from the Kolb model because you have to look at yourself first, which is very beneficial.
The Gibbs model is slightly less descriptive and a little shorter but it still offers a way of transforming information into knowledge, which is needed, so we can learn more about the client or situation that we are reflecting on. The Kolb model starts with observations and reflections and finishes with concrete experience. Concrete experience is what we strive for to make us grow as support workers.
In my opinion the main comparison between the two is that the Johns model is better for personal development within ourselves and the Kolb model is better for a greater knowledge about those we work with.
2. Decide which one you prefer. Explain why.
I prefer the Johns model because it focuses more on the way that we are feeling in the here and now. This can have a massive impact on a situation in the work place because it allows us to view others and ourselves. Reacting positively to a negative situation is not always easy, so