Log Twenty Seven: ‘A Critical Reflection on Principles of Professional Inquiry’

Introduction

Now I have critically reflected on Module Two – Principles of Professional Inquiry - I feel I have struggled to get as engaged in Module Two on the Principles of Professional Inquiry as I was in Module One in Establishing Professional Practice. However, I feel I have learned valuable aspects about designing a work based inquiry proposal.

Part One - “Developing Lines of Professional Inquiry”

Starting the module later than planned I quickly realised that this module would be much harder after I had read Reader One on Developing Lines of Professional Inquiry. Immediately I dived straight in with creating and developing my own questions on transitions a child experiences in primary school. After I reflected upon my questions and having a burning passion to become a primary school teacher I proposed that my award title be “BA (Hons) Professional Practice (Arts) Of Inclusive Teaching and Learning in Primary Education”. I feel my valuable experience of inclusion I learned at my previous placement (Chickenshed Theatre Company) and putting it into practice shaped my decision.

Part Two - “Professional Ethics and Tools of Professional Inquiry”

Having read Reader Two on Professional Ethics I was intrigued at the thought process one goes through in promoting good behaviour. Immediately I felt I could relate to this thought process working at school. I always thought it was common sense to ‘treat others how you wish to be treated’ which creates the foundations of what I believe to be the ethos of inclusive teaching.

Part Three - “My Learning Journey”

I feel at the start of the BAPP course I was actively engaged in blogging about my experiences in professional practice. However, since returning to my studies from my break I have struggled to recapture engaging with my peers and blogging about my journey on the BAPP course. I feel the knowledge I have gained from my learning journey on the course will help me develop my critical thinking in my professional practice because it has opened a door to way of thinking I never considered at work. Whilst I always maintain an inclusive approach to my work I never questioned why I did it and why others didn’t because it came naturally to me.

Conclusion

Upon reflection I feel while I have tried my best to be engaged in this module following my late start that I need to be more motivated to blog and interact more with my peers. I also feel I need to be more assertive and feel more confident in sharing my experiences with my peers. I will definitely look to take what I have learned and what I have identified I need to improve on to Module Three.