Introduction

“We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience” - John Dewey

To be effective in their role, formal and informal leaders need to assess the situation, choose the appropriate leadership approach, implement this approach, and then reflect on and learn from this experience. Without reflection, leaders may be at risk of making poor decisions, repeating mistakes, and struggling to lead in unfamiliar situations. This course, the last in a four-part series on leading in rehabilitation, explores three frameworks that leaders can use to guide reflection and the benefits of reflective practice for leaders.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• explain the concept of reflection
• discuss reflection in action and reflection on action
• describe the benefits of reflection
• discuss Boud’s Triangular Representation, Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle and the Atkins and Murphy Model of Reflection
• describe how to apply Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle to a practical leadership situation

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.