The focus of this course is on the personal and professional development you can attain through applying Critical Reflection to your life, academic and work situations. We will first explore what Critical Reflection is and why it’s important. Then you will learn a simple Critical Reflection model with an example, from my own experience, of how to apply it. Next I will discuss some conditions and resources to help support you as you grow your Critical Reflection practice. Because everyone is different, we end by learning about some popular, alternative Critical Reflection models that may suit your unique needs and situation better. I provide handouts, to help you organize your thoughts and impressions, for all the Critical Reflection models we cover.

While Critical Reflection is an educational mainstay in professions like teaching and nursing, I feel strongly that it is a practice that anyone can benefit from. This includes parents striving to do the best with their children; supervisors who would like to become more effective leaders; workers wanting to become more knowledgable and skillful; people interested in improving their intimate, family or social relationships, to name a few. So, if you want to learn and grow, either professionally or personally, this course can give you some tools to assist you on your journey.