TABLE 3.
Common methods to engage in reflective practices
Individual reflections | Reflections in a community | |||||
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Method | Writings | Blogs | Vlogs | Video Recordings | Group Discussions | Practitioner/Observer |
Critical incident | A case study, hypothetical situation, or personal experience | The teaching activity that is recorded | A case study, hypothetical situation, or personal experience that is posed to the group | The teaching activity that is observed | ||
Specific benefits | Ability to be vulnerable without fear of consequences | Access an online, diverse, supportive community | Lower time commitment than physically journaling or writing a blog | The opportunity to retroactively analyze the actions and responses of all participants | Exposure to alternative viewpoints to directly challenge previously held assertions | Specific practices highlighted as effective or as needing improvement |