On my previous post entitled "Reflections on learning" I wrote that I was clear about the purpose of the assignment. As I started to create a concept map and then later to write out some questions to provide a focus, I realised that I did not. I had fallen into the trap of thinking that finding the information was easy - just key in some search terms and seminal authors and the relevant knowledge would appear. However the seminal authors had written too many articles / books & created vodcasts - and there was alot of descriptive information. I had to find more critical articles, and begin to critically evaluate the topic myself. I felt more positive about being able to pass the assignment.
I can now see the portfolio as an excellent tool for self assessment, as well as evaluation. Many of my earlier posts were purely descriptive. I felt everyone knew more than I. I can see now that I have much experience as a learner, if not as a TL. I am going to take the rest of the night off, as my eyes hurt and I'm battling the flu, and will post my critical synthesis tomorrow.
I look forward to that final post and the satisfaction of a job well done.
Anna
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