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Be able to use reflective practice to improve own contribution to child and young person development

View the video to the left, which was produced by Teachers TV website. The page contains a 15-minute video following three men who reflect on their careers in teaching. Watch the video and make notes. What can you learn from watching the video?

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Think about some of the areas you’ve identified that you need to work on: perhaps the way you use outdoor spaces, nutrition, block play, creative activities, etc. Find some resources at your local library, on the internet, or in a bookshop that will improve your knowledge in this area.
Look on the internet for information about Kolb’s learning cycle
Look on the internet for information about Peter Honey and Alan Mumford’s work on learning styles.
Albert Bandura, an Canadian-American psychologist, identified that children are more likely to copy the actions of someone they like and respect. Write a log account, giving three examples of how you have encouraged children to copy your actions.
Use the table to help you reflect on your own practice, using the knowledge you have gained in this lesson. For each statement, assess your own practice, and write in the action column any steps you could take to improve your practice in that area. Click on the icon opposite to download the table.
Spend time with an experienced practitioner finding out how they use their observations to inform planning. Watch for ways in which they use their knowledge of their own key children and general child development to extend children’s play.

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