Objectives 
      To increase knowledge of reflective 
       practice
      To review models of reflection
      To understand the role of critical 
       reflection on clinical placement
      To understand the role of reflection 
       within physiotherapy practice
      To prepare for assignment ?
      Definitions 
      ‘A process of reviewing an experience of 
        practice in order to describe, analyses, 
        evaluate and so inform learning about 
        practice’ (Reid 1993 in Schutz 2007)
      ‘A process of internally examining and 
        exploring an issue of concern, triggered by an 
        experience, which creates and clarifies 
        meaning in terms of self and results in a 
        changed conceptual perspective’ (Boyd and 
        Fayles 1983 in Schutz 2007)
     Why Reflect?
     Hallmark of professional practice
     To improve complex decision-making 
      and clinical reasoning skills
     To achieve experiential learning
     Critical to the learning process
     Central to the process of self-appraisal
     CSP expectation that physiotherapists 
      should be reflective practitioners
     CSP
      The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 
      expects its qualified members, student 
      members and associate members to maintain 
      and develop their skills, knowledge and 
      competence in order to practise safely and 
      effectively through continuing professional 
      development (CPD). There is a strong link 
      between evaluation, learning and the 
      enhancement of patient care and quality of 
      service. (Policy Statement CPD Sept 2007)