Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling. Issue 2 (30th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Minott, Mark
• Is Part Of: Journal of workplace learning. Volume 32:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 97
• Page End: 107
• Publication Date: 2020-01-30
• Subjects: Invigilation -- Proctor -- Examination -- Further education -- Higher education -- Reflective journaling -- Self-directed professional development -- Examination Invigilation; Employees -- Training of -- Periodicals; Employees -- Counseling of -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/JWL-06-2019-0068
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1366-5626

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the self-study is two-fold: first, to aid in redressing the lack of attention given to the professional development i.e., the building of practical or work-related knowledge of examination invigilators and second, to forward the idea that engaging the examination invigilation process reflectively is an effective form of self-directed professional development. Design/methodology/approach: The report uses reflective journaling based on Minott (2017) reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing strategy to show the practical or work-related knowledge built by the author. Findings: The report shows how the author built practical or work-related knowledge about critical aspects of the invigilation process: adaptability/flexibility, leading humanely and "thinking on your feet"/reflection-in-action. Originality/value: This paper shows (through a critical discussion of the literature, coupled with the author's personal professional experiences displayed in reflective journal entries) that an attitude of self-directed inquiry combined with reflective journaling can enable professional development i.e. the development of practical or work-related knowledge.