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1) Complete a satisfactory observation of practice. 0% weighting (LO 1)
2) Evaluation of completed professional portfolio, 75% weighting, 2000 words (LO 1, LO 2, LO4).
3) Action plan for career development, 25% weighting 1000 words (LO 2, LO 3)

Textbooks, video recorders, available technology, e.g. VLE, PCs and interactive whiteboards. Weblinks
The Institute for learning Reflect http://www.ifl.ac.uk/cpd/reflect and information on gaining CPD and careers: http://www.ifl.ac.uk/cpd , Qualified Teacher learning and Skills: http://www.ifl.ac.uk/cpd/qtls-atls and schools Qualified teacher Status
Learn Higher http://www.learnhigher.ac.uk/
The Informal Encyclopaedia of Education: http://www.infed.org/
Staffordshire University Careers centre: www.staffs.ac.uk/business_solutions/careers_centre/index.jsp
Times Education Supplement : http://www.tes.co.uk/

The focus of this module is to develop the candidate¿s ability to critically reflect and develop their own practice. In order to achieve this, they will be encouraged to seek feedback from different sources; peers, colleagues learners and their tutor.

The candidate will develop a portfolio of practice which can be used to evidence their commitment to professionalism in interviews and appraisals. To further develop their employability skills, candidates will be interviewed on their development over the course. They will aslo have to develop a clear action plan for their future personal and professional development.

Taught sessions featuring differing models of reflection will enable the candidate to utilise a framework for their critically informed reflection.

The purpose of this unit is to enable the learner to understand and apply theories, principles and models of reflective practice top continuing personal and professional development. It enables the learner to understand their own development needs and engage in personal and professional development to improve their practice.
(LSIS Qualification Guidance p43 2011)