The Reflective Practitioner Flashcards
(30 cards)
What are the key characteristics of Level One Reflection in coaching?
• Provides examples of observed behaviours or client characteristics without exploring underlying reasons.
• Focuses narrowly on a single aspect of the situation.
• Relies on unsupported personal beliefs (e.g., intuition, gut feelings) as evidence.
• Does not link observations to theoretical frameworks.
• May notice different perspectives but struggles to differentiate among them.
• Produces a superficial session report often described as “I said” – “they said.”
What is a typical limitation of Level One Reflection?
It is superficial and lacks integration of theory or broader context, relying heavily on personal beliefs.
What are the features of Level Two Reflection in coaching?
• Observations are more thorough and nuanced but not situated within broader social or theoretical contexts.
• Provides coherent reflection from a single theoretical or practice perspective.
• Fails to fully consider broader systemic issues or factors impacting change.
• Uses a combination of personal belief/observation and evidence/research.
• Shows early ability to interpret evidence in relation to theory.
What is a key limitation of Level Two Reflection?
While more reflective, it does not fully integrate multiple perspectives or complex systemic factors.
What are the hallmarks of Level Three Reflection in coaching?
• Considers multiple perspectives and multiple aspects of the situation, placing them within context.
• Identifies and evaluates conflicting goals within and between individuals.
• Integrates various theoretical and practice frameworks coherently, relating them directly to the coaching experience.
What distinguishes Level Three Reflection from Levels One and Two?
Level Three demonstrates an advanced capacity to synthesise theory, practice, and multiple perspectives, offering a rich, contextualised, and critical reflection of the coaching process.
What is a key feature of Level One Reflection regarding observations?
Describes observed behaviours without exploring reasons behind them.
How does Level One Reflection handle focus?
Focuses narrowly on just one aspect of the situation.
How is evidence treated in Level One Reflection?
Uses personal beliefs or gut feelings as if they are hard evidence.
Does Level One Reflection link to theory?
No, it does not explicitly link observations to theory or frameworks.
How does Level One Reflection handle multiple perspectives?
Acknowledges different perspectives but does not evaluate them effectively.
What is the reporting style in Level One Reflection?
Basic, superficial — mainly a back-and-forth recounting (“I said” – “they said”).
How are observations described in Level Two Reflection?
Observations are more detailed and nuanced.
What theoretical lens is used in Level Two Reflection?
Uses one practice or theoretical perspective but misses broader systemic issues.
How is evidence handled in Level Two Reflection?
Combines personal beliefs and observations with research and evidence.
What is the ability to connect theory in Level Two Reflection?
Shows emerging ability to connect evidence to theory.
How does Level Two Reflection handle context?
Tends to miss broader social or systemic contexts.
How does Level Three Reflection handle perspectives?
Views situations from multiple perspectives and broader contexts.
What is the approach to conflicting goals in Level Three Reflection?
Identifies and evaluates conflicting goals between individuals.
How is theory integration handled in Level Three Reflection?
Integrates multiple theoretical and practice frameworks coherently.
How does Level Three Reflection relate theory to practice?
Relates frameworks directly to the coaching experience.
What are the key features of Level One Reflection?
• Describes observed behaviours without exploring why.
• Focuses on one aspect of the situation.
• Uses personal beliefs or gut feelings as hard evidence.
• No clear links to theory.
• Acknowledges other views but can’t evaluate them well.
• Gives a basic, superficial account (“I said” – “they said”).
How does Level One Reflection typically handle evidence and theory?
• Uses personal belief (e.g., gut feeling) as if it were hard evidence.
• Does not link observations to theoretical frameworks.
What is the scope of perspective in Level One Reflection?
• Focuses narrowly on one aspect.
• Recognises other views but struggles to evaluate them.
