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    Supporting and promoting reflective thinking processes in an undergraduate Medical Imaging program

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    Authors
    Maresse, Sharon
    McKay, Jan
    Grellier, Jane
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Conference Paper
    
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    Maresse, S. and McKay, J. and Grellier, J. 2012. Supporting and promoting reflective thinking processes in an undergraduate Medical Imaging program, in Brown, N., Jones S. M. and Adam, A. (ed), 35th HERDSA Annual International Conference, Jul 2-5 2012, pp. 160-169. Hobart, Tasmania, Australia: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Inc.
    Source Title
    Research and Development in Higher Education: Connections in HigherEducation, Volume 35
    Source Conference
    35th HERDSA Annual International Conference
    Additional URLs
    http://www.herdsa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/conference/2012/HERDSA_2012_Maresse.pdf
    ISSN
    1441-001X
    School
    Department of Medical Radiation Sciences
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21726
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Notions of reflective practice are now well-accepted in many health professions. For those involved in professional, clinical practice education, reflective practice is becoming a central component. Much research is required as to how to help students develop their reflective writing processes, rather than just using writing as a tool to assess their understandings, or as a mechanistic process. In particular, there is little consideration in the literature of effective strategies for first-year student health professionals. The authors are involved in a Medical Imaging program at Curtin University, and participate in an ongoing research project designed to explore the curriculum development, teaching and assessment of students’ reflective writing. Medical Imaging students are introduced to reflective writing in their first semester of studies through a strategy that incorporates theoretical knowledge, writing practice and comprehensive feedback. Academic staff from the Medical Imaging discipline work in partnership with academic literacies staff to support students in developing their reflective processes. The strategy implemented for Curtin University Medical Imaging students during the first semester of first year has been found to support students to develop and progress their understanding and skills in reflective practice and reflective writing.

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