All Ireland Society for Higher Education
| Name: | Hanratty , Orla |
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| Email: | orlahanratty@hotmail.com |
| Institution: | Griffith College Dublin |
Abstract for AISHE Conference 2004 Reflective Practice in Higher Education There is currently great momentum in Irish higher education institutions to focus on the professional development of their lecturers, and in particular on reflective practice and reflective portfolios. It is suggested that if lecturers are adept at the art of reflection, it will not only influence their practice of teaching but also assist those who learn from them. Creators of reflective portfolios scaffold their own learning and own professional development. An intranet-based artefact created to aid lecturers in Griffith College Dublin to facilitate the creation of reflective portfolios will be displayed. It incorporates the key elements of a portfolio including a reflective diary and discussion board as well the facility to upload associated files. Those present will be invited to explore this artefact, and the experience of implementing it through action research will be shared.
(Abstract ref: #38.)