Log Thirty Five: 'A Critical Reflection on Professional Inquiry'

Introduction

Now I have critically reflected on Module Three – Professional Inquiry - I feel I have enjoyed the experience of doing my professional inquiry, creating my professional artefact, and critically reviewing the findings of my professional inquiry on "How do teachers foster the development of independent learners in a special educational needs (SEN) context?".

Part One - “Professional Inquiry”

Starting Module Three I quickly realised that after reading the feedback from my academic advisor I need to amend my professional inquiry - something I wasn't keen on as I didn't particularly enjoy Module two - Developing lines of inquiry. Immediately I dived straight in with what needed to be amended before carrying out my professional inquiry on  on "How do teachers foster the development of independent learners in a special educational needs (SEN) context?"creating and developing my own questions on transitions a child experiences in primary school. After I reflected upon my professional inquiry findings and started on my literature reviews.

Part Two - “Critical Review”

The critical review of Module three was something I found to be a bit of a challenge  but enjoyable at the same time. I found it to be a challenge because as while I feel my professional inquiry has deepened my own understanding the process of evaluating and analysing were challenging.

Part Three - “Professional Artefact”

I greatly enjoyed creating my Professional Artefact on "How do teachers foster the development of independent learners in a special educational needs (SEN) context?". I had always planned on using the professional artefact as part of my oral presentation  and after contacting my academic advisor where they confirmed that it should be only used as part of the oral presentation if it relates to your findings. I chose to do it in a video format as it's a type of presentation I am comfortable with.

Conclusion

Upon reflection I feel while I have tried my best to adapt to new ways of critically reflecting and sharing my findings through blogs to be engaged with my peers along my BAPP journey. During my BAPP journey I have learnt how in the future I can best make use of my own professional network, how critical thinking involves consistent focus and attention to detail. I feel that the skills I have learnt on the course will help greatly in the future for my self-development on chosen career path.