Listen "S2E18 Jamie Heywood on creative reflections"
Episode Synopsis
If like me you have struggled to find ways to help students to reflect on their work then Jamie has some great ideas.
Jamie Heywood is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead for Academic Development & Recognition at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Jamie leads on initiatives and opportunities across the university which support academic development and recognition, including programmes, awards, CPD and professional accreditation. Jamie has recently worked on the new Teaching at ARU Podcast, which explores teaching and learning themes within ARU and Higher Education. Connect with Jamie through Twitter and LinkedIn.
If you'd like to know more about creative reflection check out these models
Mirror, Microscope, Binoculars (Cooper, 1997)
Brookfield Four Lenses (Brookfield, 1995)
Jelly Baby/Blob Tree (Wilson, 2005). Also found here.
and resources
Critical Incident Questionnaire
28 Ideas from Clemson University (South Carolina)
Reflection for Learning (Advance HE)
Ideas from University of Edinburgh (Including Models)
Reflective Writing (Advance HE)
Blog about Creative Reflective Techniques
A short guide to reflective writing (University of Birmingham)
‘The Park’ (Jenny Moon) - from describing to reflecting and other resources.
Mirror, Microscope, Binoculars (Cooper, 1997)
Recordingof a Creative Reflection Methods Workshop at the International Active Learning Conference
Jamie Heywood is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead for Academic Development & Recognition at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). Jamie leads on initiatives and opportunities across the university which support academic development and recognition, including programmes, awards, CPD and professional accreditation. Jamie has recently worked on the new Teaching at ARU Podcast, which explores teaching and learning themes within ARU and Higher Education. Connect with Jamie through Twitter and LinkedIn.
If you'd like to know more about creative reflection check out these models
Mirror, Microscope, Binoculars (Cooper, 1997)
Brookfield Four Lenses (Brookfield, 1995)
Jelly Baby/Blob Tree (Wilson, 2005). Also found here.
and resources
Critical Incident Questionnaire
28 Ideas from Clemson University (South Carolina)
Reflection for Learning (Advance HE)
Ideas from University of Edinburgh (Including Models)
Reflective Writing (Advance HE)
Blog about Creative Reflective Techniques
A short guide to reflective writing (University of Birmingham)
‘The Park’ (Jenny Moon) - from describing to reflecting and other resources.
Mirror, Microscope, Binoculars (Cooper, 1997)
Recordingof a Creative Reflection Methods Workshop at the International Active Learning Conference
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