lifelong learning and reflection

Question 1

What are the four stages of Kolbs learning cycle? explain each stage

Answer 1

concrete experience: doing/having an experience

reflective observation: reviewing/reflecting on an experience

abstract conceptualisation: concluding/learning from the experience

active experimentation: planning/trying out what you have learnt

Question 2

What is the priority matrix?

Answer 2

plot urgency against importance

Question 3

explain what is meant by the term ‘metacognition’

Answer 3

metacognition- the process of thinking about how you think. it involves revising your learning strategies and re-evaluating them in order to study more effectively. it helps you to move to a higher level of learning.

Question 4

discuss different learning strategies such as concept or mind maps

Answer 4

mind map vs concept map-similarities- both are visual representations of information. links can be drawn between different points to help give clarity and understanding to key ideas.

mind map:
- focus on one single idea.
- less structured, web of ideas
- relationships within that point are represented by lines.
- main point at the centre with branching ideas at the periphery.
- less flexible.

concept map-
- draws multiple ideas together. - relationships drawn with labelled arrows
- concept links are explained. can be cross links.
- hierarchal structure
-takes more time

Question 5

discuss ‘imposters syndrome’ and explain why it is important to be aware of

Answer 5

imposters syndrome- the internal experience of not believing you are as competent as others perceive you to be

describes high achieving individuals who despite their success fail to internalise their accomplishments and have persistent self doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud

believing you don’t belong, you got there by luck or accident and you feel like a fraud. common in high achieving individuals, they struggle to take credit for their achievements and fail to see flaws in those around them.

it can lead to burnout and impair performance, so recognising you have the condition can help you take steps to avoid this from happening. once you recognise this, talk to others you trust, with their help recognise your strengths, begin to build up a bank of things that if it comes back you can counter it with. give yourself credit where due, and accept that perfection is impossible.

Question 6

what are the 5 types of imposter syndrome and explain them and how to manage them

Answer 6

• the perfectionist: slight errors considered a failure which leads to shame and guilt. Aim to do well (80:20 rule) rather than perfect, perfect doesn’t exist!
• the natural genius: expect to meet high goals quickly and effortlessly, they are ashamed when things get difficult. To manage appreciate lifelong learning and break tasks down into manageable chunks
• the superhero: success is based on how many different roles they can play, they feel like a fraud if they can’t play them all perfectly. To manage reframe failure as a learning opportunity and seek out an experienced mentor
• the expert: seeks to know everything, feel like a failure if they have lack of knowledge. T o manage mentor less experienced peers and enjoy the proc essential of not knowing and then finding the answer
• the soloist: needs to do things alone, without help from anyone, interprets needing help as a sign of weakness and failure. to manage, break the silence and talk to peers, family etc. seek tram work projects to practice relying on peers

Question 7

What is reflection?

Answer 7

Looking back on a past experience, what it taught you and what you can change in the future

Question 8

Two frameworks for reflection

Answer 8

What, so what, now what (Borton derived by Kolb)

Gibbs 6 step cycle (John Dewey)

Question 9

Gibbs 6 step cycle

Answer 9

what happened? Describe the event

Consider your feelings

Evaluate experience- good and bad

Analyse situation

conclusion- What did you learn?

Action- What will you do next time?

Question 10

what is Borton’s model that was derived form Kolbs model?

Answer 10

what?
so what?
now what?

Question 11

why is reflective practice important?

Answer 11

-objective analysis of an event
- learn from past experiences
- aid future improvement and development

Question 12

what are the roadblocks to learning?

Answer 12

• stress
• mental fatigue
• lack of self confidence
• lack of motivation
• negativity
• imposter syndrome

Question 13

common errors in reflective writing?

Answer 13

• too informal
• too little/ too much detail
• poor organisation and structure
• inaccuracy/dishonesty