Reflective practice and work-based research: a description of micro- and macro-reflective cycles
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Article Title | Reflective practice and work-based research: a description of micro- and macro-reflective cycles |
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ERA Journal ID | 22039 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Fergusson, Lee (Author), van der Laan, Luke (Author) and Baker, Shayne (Author) |
Journal Title | Reflective Practice |
Journal Citation | 20 (2), pp. 289-303 |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | Milton Park, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1462-3943 |
1470-1103 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/14623943.2019.1591945 |
Abstract | The role and importance of reflective practice have been thoroughly documented and its benefits are well established. When coupled with research in a higher education context, a similar importance for reflection can be extended to professional development, leadership, and work-based learning. However, the relation of reflective practice to work-based research, specifically when defined as an element of methodology in higher degree research awards, has yet to be fully examined. In this paper, we explore the basic principles of reflective practice as they relate to work-based learning and highlight the interfaces or ‘bridges’ between reflective cycles, showing their centrality to work-based research. As an example of how these principles might be applied, we also introduce the role of each micro- and macro-reflective cycle in the Professional Studies program at University of Southern Queensland, a relatively new academic approach which utilises both work-based learning and work-based research |
Keywords | professional studies; reflective practice; workbased learning; work-based research; mixed methods |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390308. Technical, further and workplace education |
390115. Work integrated learning (incl. internships) | |
390303. Higher education | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education |
Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5v25/reflective-practice-and-work-based-research-a-description-of-micro-and-macro-reflective-cycles
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