...20 Self-Reflection As they are intervening in complex human systems, capacity-development practitioners need to be flexible, adaptable and willing to learn from what they do. An important source of learning in real time is the processes and results of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). Bruce Britton explains M&E activities as they are commonly pursued and explores creative ways in which practitioners can use them for personal learning and selfreflection. He also provides suggestions on how this can be done under non-conducive organizational conditions. Monitoring and Evaluation for Personal Learning Bruce Britton By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. (Confucius) Introduction Capacity development practitioners collaborate in efforts to improve the capabilities of complex human systems that operate and connect at different levels. First and foremost, capacity development is a process based on the assumption that better understanding and knowledge will bring about change. Also, the planning for capacity development interventions typically rely on variations of the Logical Framework Approach (LFA), which encourage careful thinking about expected outcomes and impacts. By its very nature LFA assumes that intended results of an initiative can be established in advance because the path that a capacity development process will take can be adequately...
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...different processes and functions of the organisation. Justify the methodology to be used to map processes to the organisation’s goals and objectives. Evaluate the output of the process and the quality gateways. Task Evidence no. (Page no) 2.1 2.2 LO2 2.3 2.4 Design plans which promote goals and objectives for own area of responsibility. Write objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time based to align people and other resources in an effective and efficient way. Implement appropriate systems to achieve objectives in the most efficient way, on time, to budget and meeting organisational standards of quality. Carry out work activities meeting the operational plan through effective monitoring and control. Version 1.2 LO3 Be able to monitor appropriate systems to improve organisation al performance 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Be able to manage health and safety in the workplace 4.1 4.2 LO4 4.3 4.4 Design systems to manage and monitor quality standards specified by the organisation. Demonstrate a quality culture to ensure continuous monitoring,...
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...This paper will explore the importance of personal reflection in nursing practice and how it is a fundamental skill in the field. It also looks into how personal reflection moulds a nurse though reflection on experience and development in the preforming of tasks and skills that provide the best possible patient care. The next section analyses and explains the skill of taking a blood glucose level reading; known as a BGL that was preformed during an intensive workshop. It further looks into a personal reflection of how I felt I preformed the skill. The following paragraph identifies how I know that I preformed the skill well during the intensive workshop with rationales to support my performance. The paper then goes to conclude how I know that...
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...Using Student Self-Reflections to Improve Student Study Habits in the Mathematics Classroom A Capstone Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching: Mathematics Nancy Daly Department of Mathematics and Computer Science College of Arts and Sciences Graduate School Minot State University Minot, North Dakota Summer 2011 ii This capstone project was submitted by Nancy Daly Graduate Committee: Dr. Laurie Geller, Chairperson Dr. Cheryl Nilsen Dr. Rebecca Anhorn Dean of Graduate School Dr. Linda Cresap Date of defense: Month day, year iii Abstract Type the abstract here. Do not indent. It should be one block paragraph. The abstract is a summary of your paper. iv Acknowledgements Type your acknowledgements here. Indent each paragraph 0.5 inch. You can thank whomever you choose. v Table of Contents Page Abstract .................................................................................................................. iii Acknowledgements ................................................................................................ iv List of Tables ....................................................................................................... viii List of Figures ........................................................................................................ ix Chapter One: Introduction ................................................................
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...In nursing, reflection enhances one’s learning by reflecting back to an experience or situation that involved nursing care. Keeping that thought in mind, I shall reflect on an experience that I had during a simulation and analyse the practises used and should have used while encountering a patient. With the use of Borton’s (1970) work, I will be structuring my reflection based on the three ‘what’ model. Before proceeding, I shall raise the issue of confidentiality which is stated in the NMC code (2008) to respect people’s right to confidentiality therefore, the patient mentioned in this reflection will be referred to as Mrs. R. The simulation took place in a university clinical setting where we worked as a pair to observe vital signs of a patient named Mrs. R who was 50 years old and wanted to check on her health. I agreed on taking the patient’s respiration and pulse rate whilst blood pressure and temperature was taken by my colleague. We started off the assessment by disinfecting our hands before encountering the patient; introducing ourselves as student nurses then gaining consent as people’s right to accept or decline treatment and care is to be respected (NMC code 2008). My colleague and I took turns to take observations as we were only allocated 10 minutes to complete, gather and assess the information obtained. After the simulation we were given feedback on what went well and what could have been better. Since it was my first approach with a patient, I was very nervous...
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...CRITICAL INCIDENT ANALYSIS Reflection is an important aspect of nursing education therefore for this assignment an acute event that occurred during a practical placement will be selected, reflected upon and critically analysed. To do this effectively a reflective model will be used. The model selected was Marks-Maran and Rose (1997). Reflection and analysis of a critical incident is recognised as a valuable learning tool for nurses (Rich and Parker 2001). In doing so it allows the opportunity of adapting our way of practicing, thinking and developing self-awareness (Alphonse 2007). It also helps to gain a better understanding of an incident, therefore exploring whether the correct decisions were made or whether alterations should be made to future practice. The scenario that will be used is one that was encountered while on practice placement. To protect the patient’s confidentiality in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) code of conduct a pseudonym of Mrs Smith will be used (NMC 2008). Mrs Smith was admitted to hospital following a collapse at home. An emergency craniotomy and evacuation of a blood clot following a large Posterior Fossa Haemorrhage was performed. After the surgical procedure an external ventricular drain (EVD) was inserted. An EVD is a drain that is inserted through the skull into the area of the brain that encountered the haemorrhage, this allows any extra fluid and blood to be drained, and it also assists with maintaining the intracranial...
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...My Reflections OMOWONUOLA EGBEYEMI-FALADE University of phoenix HCS 350 LITA TSAI June 19, 2014 My Reflections My Reflections from the Nursing Expertise Self –Report Scale (Garland, 1996, p. 197) indicates that I am a competent nurse at the moment on my unit as evidenced by my experience of 2 years as a registered nurse and “Typically, a nurse at the competent level has been in practice 2 to 3 years. This person can rely on a long-range of goals and plans to determine which aspects of a situation are important which can be ignored.’’(Berner & Berner, 1984)). My answers in the Self-Report scale from number 1,2,3,5,6, 7,14 and 15 reflects me as a competent nurse because I assist my patient first at all times, teach them about the management of their diseases and treatment , monitor frequently for safety since, identifying and managing of rapid changing situations, make right decisions about administering medication, giving therapeutic intervention at all times, monitoring and ensuring they have a quality health care services during their stay at the hospital by checking their vital signs and lab values for changes and use the information to make the best appropriate decision regarding their care.(Munjas,Barbara A, PhD., F.A.A.N., 1985). In conclusion, all information stands out important to me with my patient care at work. On number 9, I disagreed because that is not the best way to provide good nursing care. “Self-disclosure from the nurse needs to be limited...
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...How does intra- and interpersonal perception (understanding yourself and other people) contribute to individual success both at university and later at work? An individual’s awareness and monitoring of themselves can enhance and improve one’s perception of reality, contributing to individual success; just as growing relationships with others and strong communication skills can in-turn contribute to the same individual success. This success can be achieved at an academic or organizational level, through an individual’s intrapersonal and interpersonal perception of themselves and the world around them. However, without strong intrapersonal dynamics, an individual cannot achieve an equally strong interpersonal perception with their community and the greater world. Strong intrapersonal perception begins with an individual’s self-assessment of what they know, so that they can improve their self-regulated learning skills and be successful (Bercher, 2012). Self-regulated learning is important as it allows an individual to assess and monitor themselves, proving to them their ability or inability to complete a task. This can be achieved through many tools and exercises. Bercher describes the use of a Student Self Assessment Sheet (SASS), which shows how an individual can achieve better learning through cognitive feedback, which usually occurs during the completion of a task. If feedback occurs during the accomplishment of a task, an individual can understand what went wrong and modify...
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...Today, technology is growing so rapidly that at times it is hard for the health professional to keep up. From electronic medical records to fast diagnosis, rapid lab results, and quick radiology readings the health care professionals must be constantly educated on new information systems. New technology allows more patients to be seen, faster, more cost effectively, and more securely than ever before. Telenursing is being used all over the world and the demand is growing more each year. For example, calls to the national telephone service in the UK, NHS Direct, increased by 20% every year since being introduced in 1997 (Purc-Stephenson, R., 2013). Anyone can have availability to health care on any day or any time. Some telenursing systems are open 24 hours a day. Manuel, a co-worker has recently inquired about the role of a telenurse. He has applied for the position although has many questions about the job itself. Currently, as a student in a nursing information systems class have been educated on many roles that information systems can have in nursing, as well as a few disadvantages and advantages to the different information systems available. Manuel needs to realize that this new position places him in a role model position for the people seeking help. There are pros and cons to any career although Manuel should consider completing some self-reflection before accepting the position such as the pros and cons to telenursing, the important role and reliability he will have...
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...the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” But this right applies only to the government and not to private organizations.” (Spinello, 2014) In many corporations, there are very specific policies about the use of company equipment and the monitoring of employee activities on that equipment. In Julie’s situation, she never sent the email in question and monitoring tools picked up alert words that made her company officials want to review it. I think Newport should have investigated the situation more thoroughly and given her a warning instead of firing her. Often times, employees actually use typing something out as a means to vent their frustrations in order to move beyond a particular situation. This is actually a good management tip so that you are not venting your frustrations as they are happening. Remove yourself from the situation, write it down, consider your tone and decide if it’s worth continuing once you have had a chance to calm down and think the situation through a bit more. Monitoring of employee activities are becoming more commonplace. “Employers are particularly keen on monitoring clickstream data and website activities because they are anxious to find out who has been wasting company resources at recreational sites.” (Spinello, 2014) There are good reasons to keep an eye on what your employees are doing. For example, making sure they are not revealing any trade secrets or leaking any promotional...
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...Candidate Details Assessment – BSB51407 – Procurement Please complete the following activities and hand in to your trainer for review. This forms part of your assessment. Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________________ Employer: _____________________________________________________________ Declaration I declare that no part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work with the exception of where I have listed or referenced documents or work and that no part of this assessment has been written for me by another person. Signed: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________________________ If activities have been completed as part of a small group or in pairs, details of the learners involved should be provided below; This activity workbook has been completed by the following persons and we acknowledge that it was a fair team effort where everyone contributed equally to the work completed. We declare that no part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work with the exception of where we have listed or referenced documents or work and that no part of this assessment has been written for us by another person. Learner 1: ____________________________________________________________ ...
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...2 Adaptive and Reflective Middleware 2.1 Introduction Middleware platforms and related services form a vital cog in the construction of robust distributed systems. Middleware facilitates the development of large software systems by relieving the burden on the applications developer of writing a number of complex infrastructure services needed by the system; these services include persistence, distribution, transactions, load balancing, clustering, and so on. The demands of future computing environments will require a more flexible system infrastructure that can adapt to dynamic changes in application requirements and environmental conditions. Next-generation systems will require predictable behavior in areas such as throughput, scalability, dependability, and security. This increase in complexity of an already complex software development process will only add to the already high rates of project failure. Middleware platforms have traditionally been designed as monolithic static systems. The vigorous dynamic demands of future environments such as large-scale distribution or ubiquitous and pervasive computing will require extreme scaling into large, small, and mobile environments. In order to meet the challenges presented in such environments, next-generation middleware researchers are developing techniques to enable middleware platforms to obtain information concerning environmental conditions and adapt their behavior to better serve their current deployment. Such capability...
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...Collaborative Learning for High School Students Using a Blended Approach for the Promotion of Self-Monitoring Skills Sharon Peters A Thesis in The Department of Education Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts (Educational Technology) at September 2006 © Sharon Peters, 2006 CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY This is to certify that the thesis prepared By: Sharon Peters Entitled: Online collaborative learning for high school students using a blended approach for the promotion of self-monitoring skills and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master Educational Technology complies with the regulations of the University and meets the accepted standards with respect to originality and quality. Signed by the final examining committee: ______________________________________ Chair ______________________________________ Examiner ______________________________________ Examiner ______________________________________ Supervisor Approved by ________________________________________________ Chair of Department or Graduate Program Director ________________________________________________ Dean of Faculty Date ________________________________________________ Abstract Online Collaborative Learning for High School Students Using a Blended Approach for the Promotion of Self-Monitoring Skills Sharon Peters While online learning environments have become common at the post-secondary...
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...Reflection 1: Plan of Care This reflection paper is compiled on the care of a patient that was admitted to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center with a diagnosis of a severe traumatic brain injury, pulmonary contusion, respiratory failure, and multiple fractures of the extremities. Due to the severity of the trauma, the patient was closely monitored in the ICU on 3/2/15. In this reflection paper, I will focus on the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatments, interventions, and evaluations of care regarding the diagnosis of severe traumatic brain injury for the patient, JL, and compare and contrast the care to the textbook reading for similarities or differences. A traumatic brain injury can occur due to either a blow or jolt to the head, which causes the normal functioning of the brain to be disrupted causing a wide array of physical and cognitive problems. The patient, JL, arrived at the Emergency Department after a motorcycle accident where his motorcycle crashed with a truck, suffering extensive injuries and brain damage from a closed head injury. A closed head injury is the result of blunt trauma; the integrity of the skull is not violated and is more serious of the two types of injury, and the damage to brain tissue depends on the degree and mechanisms of injury, (Ignatavicius, 2013). This type of injury differs from an open head injury because the skull would have been compromised, exposing the brain to outside, environmental contaminants. On the medical record...
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...educational settings, and finally to develop criteria to critically analyse the mentoring policy and procedures of one further education college and my own practice. Definition. Establishing a clear definition of the term mentor and coach from the literature reviewed is not a simple task; opinions differ depending on the context in which mentoring takes place and the individual perceptions of those involved. Adding to this confusion is the way the literature often uses the terminology of mentoring and coaching interchangeable with little or no agreement on their meaning. (Brockbank and Mcgill, 2006 p8) This may explain why there are so many different approaches to mentoring practice and why the concept of mentoring has altered over time. (Woodd, 1997, p4) One way the literature attempts to distinguish between the terminology of mentoring and coaching is by placing mentoring and coaching at opposite ends of a person/task focused continuum. With coaching generally being perceived as short term, directive and task focused, while mentoring is perceived to be long term, non directive and person focused. (Wallace & Gravells, 2005, p10) This approach is reflected in the definitions provided by the National Framework for Mentoring and Coaching published in 2005 by the Centre for use of research and evidence in education. (www.curee/pacts.com)...
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