CPD23 - Thing 5

Reflective practice - hmm.   Whatever we write or attempt to say these days we are asked to reflect upon it i.e. "reflective practice". From discussions with colleagues and family some people find it simple and others find it difficult. I have attempted a reflective essay previously for a previous course and that seemed to go OK - I passed. I can't say I found it easy. I knew what I wanted to say but I found it hard to put it into words. It is the same for the CPD23 training. I am slightly 'blogophobic' but I am aware it is the way of the world these days. We are being encouraged to go at our own pace and this I find encouraging. I am also aware that reflective practice is part of my professional and personal development. Hopefully, by reflecting on what I have recently done, next time in the not too distant future I will be more confident and it will not take me hours of work. Also though, practice makes perfect and if you don't continue to use the new or updated skills 'you lose it' (at least with me it is the case!)