Asking key questions of self-reflection. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brownhill, Simon
• Is Part Of: Reflective practice. Volume 23:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 67
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Self-reflection -- key questions -- definitions -- importance of -- practical strategies; Professions -- Periodicals; Reflection (Philosophy) -- Periodicals; Thought and thinking -- Periodicals; Self-knowledge, Theory of -- Periodicals; Career development -- Periodicals; 370.15
• DOI: 10.1080/14623943.2021.1976628
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-3943

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The call for individuals to engage in reflection is increasingly prevalent across much of the world. To aid this, a wealth of practical paper-based manuals, online tutorials and face-to-face training is available to foster participant engagement. However, a noticeable gap in this support is evident when learners and professionals in the workforce are asked to 'self-reflect'. This thoughtpiece seeks to positively address this by offering a literature-based exploration of this critical skill; this is facilitated by asking and answering key questions such as what is self-reflection, why is it important, and how can it be practically undertaken. Efforts to encourage individuals to engage in creative self-reflective activity are fuelled by an explanation of the Self-Reflective Shapes approach that has been developed by the author. Written to be accessible in both content and scope, the discussion offered serves as an introductory 'go-to' that has the potential to help individuals self-reflect as part of their learning and/or professional development with improved clarity, appreciation and confidence.