Facilitating reflective practice

Facilitating reflective practice

Date(s): 27 April 2027

Times: 9.15 arrivals for 9.30 - 2.45

Venue: In-person. All courses take place at accessible venues in Bristol

Course overview:

A dynamic and interactive day for those supporting or managing staff. Explore definitions and models to inform possible approaches, share ideas and techniques for facilitation and consider questions that can be used to widen thinking and offer new perspectives. Through discussion, observation and practising a number of creative tools, participants will develop confidence and notice their preferred styles, and leave better equipped to facilitate reflective practice and to support others in doing so.

Aim(s):

Develop and refresh understanding of the concept of and commitment to facilitating reflective practice in the workplace – for self and others.

Explore fresh perspectives, creativity and share ideas relating to reflective practice.

Objectives: 

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

• Become familiar with 4 ‘models’ or approaches to reflective practice; and select one of these to apply to a recent/current situation in their workplace
• ‘Have a go’ on the day, to gain insight into 5 ideas/techniques used in undertaking reflective practice. (For those that wish to there is the option to facilitate one activity)
• Note a set of useful prompt questions that can be adapted and used in all situations
• Consider some deeper questions that can help to widen thinking and offer new perspectives
• Reflect on their own commitment to ‘reflective practice’; and notice their preferred styles/approaches and practice
• Consider their role and possible use of this learning in their respective workplaces/settings

Maximum group size: 15