Reflective Strategies for Professional Learning unit (EDP726)

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Introduction

This unit explores a range of contemporary strategies of reflective practice with a particular focus on their use in professional learning. An emphasis is placed on considering the role of reflection to bridge the divide between theory and practice for a broad range of workplace contexts. Topics covered in this unit include: the development of professional identity; reflective writing strategies; interdisciplinary communities of practice; frameworks for reflective practice; and an introduction to action research for practitioners.

Summary

Unit name	Reflective Strategies for Professional Learning
Unit code	EDP726
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Associate Professor Lisa Ehrich
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify and describe a range of strategies for reflective practice.
• Consolidate your understanding of the complex ways in which professional practice and reflective practice interact via your critical appraisal of relevant literature.
• Critique, compare and evaluate a range of contemporary reflective strategies in context.
• Communicate effectively with peers and in your academic writing.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	You are expected to dedicate around ten hours per week to this unit. This may be divided as follows: Weekly Lecture (1 hour); Weekly Readings (2 hours); Weekly Tutorial (1 hour); Weekly Discussion Boards (1 hour); Assessment (5 hours). It cannot be emphasised enough that your progress in this unit depends on your engagement with weekly online tutorials and discussion boards.
Assessment	Interactive Oral Examination|Critique and Evaluation of Reflective Strategies and Approaches (50%)|Personal Reflection on Professional Learning (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Brookfield, S. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher (2nd Ed.). Jossey-Bass.
Recommended	Sellars, M. (2014). Reflective practice for teachers. London: Sage. Sullivan, B., Glenn, M., Roche, M., & McDonagh, C. (2016). Introduction to critical reflection and action for teacher researchers. Routledge.

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