Enhancing Graduate Qualities Through Reflective Learning in Practice

Outline of Activity

Once they return from the practice learning experience, they will review their progress in developing their graduate qualities and will engage in a professional conversation with a peer (fellow student nurse) on their development. The student will then complete a reflection using Rolfe et al.’s (2001) reflective framework. This will enable them to determine their learning from both their experience and that of their peer, enabling them to develop an action plan for enhancing development of their graduate qualities.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the activity students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of personal development planning and reflection in relation to academic, professional and graduate qualities.
Recognise the transferrable skills developed through their practice learning experiences and the application of knowledge, skills and professional values.
Appreciate the value of graduate qualities required to succeed at university and in the workplace.
Analyse and reflect on the reflective process in relation to their academic and professional development.
Develop, create and implement an action plan for enhancing their graduate qualities.
Develop the ability to have meaningful professional conversations with the intent of developing professionally, personally and academically.