What? So what? Now what? | Driscoll Reflection Framework

Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing-Driscol Reflection

Introduction -Approximately 250 words(up to 10%of the total word count)

Provide an overview of what is covered in the essay

·       Reflection of coaching. Why is coaching important?

·       Driscoll reflective model (reference) and what is included in each stage of the reflective model.

·       Who was the person you coached (an HCA) and where (during my placement) - do not give real names of the person/trust-( can include reference- NMC CODE, GDPR)

·       Plan for future development

Main Body

What

Explain the coaching episode (do not include the theory in the what section as this will be covered in the so what section)

·       How did you identify the learning need of the learner?

·       Discussion regarding any previous knowledge and experience of the learner.

·       You as a coach- are you competent in the skill you are coaching?(yes)

·       How did you identify the learning style?

·       Consideration for any reasonable adjustments made?

·       How did you consider the learning environment? (hospital ward environment)

·       Consent from learner,PA/PS- could refer to NMC.

·       Working within your professional boundaries- could refer to NMC.

·       Did you give feedback for the learner? (yes)

So what (should include reference)

Coaching model

·       Why is coaching model important?

·       What are coaching models? (T-GROW, GROW, OSCAR, CLEAT, FUEL)

·       Which model did you choose and why?

·       Apply the chosen coaching model to your coaching.

Learning theory

·       Why is learning theory important?

·       Why are you using Andragogy (adult learning theory)?

·       How did you apply andragogy?

Learning Environment

·       Why is learning environment important?

·       How did you modify the learning environment to suit the needs of the learner?

Learning needs and learning style

·       Why is knowledge of learning needs important?

·       How did you identify the learning style- eg: VARK assessment?

·       How did you plan the coaching based on the identified learning style?

·       How did you identify the learning needs of the learner?

·       How did you adjust the coaching based on the learning needs of the learner?

Communication

·       Why is communication important in coaching?

·       What are the types of communication?

·       Questioning- open-ended questions and closed-ended questions

·       How did you use questioning technique in your coaching?

Feedback

·       Why is feedback important?

·       Which feedback model did you use (Sandwich or Pendleton) and why while providing feedback to the learner?

                                               Now what (can include reference)

·       How did you get feedback from your PS/PA?

·       Based on the feedback you received from your supervisor, what SMART goals are you setting for your professional development?

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