Barriers to learning from reflection: a study of the use of groupwork withpost-registration nurses

Citation
H. Platzer et al., Barriers to learning from reflection: a study of the use of groupwork withpost-registration nurses, J ADV NURS, 31(5), 2000, pp. 1001-1008
Citations number
36
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Article
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
ISSN journal
0309-2402 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1001 - 1008
Database
ISI
SICI code
0309-2402(200005)31:5<1001:BTLFRA>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
There are few studies which describe the use of groups to facilitate reflec tion and even fewer which evaluate the effectiveness of such groups. Much o f the literature discussing the techniques used to facilitate reflection su ggests that learners willingly engage in such processes and find them enjoy able. This paper reports on a qualitative study of the use of groups to dev elop learning through reflection on a part-time post-registration diploma p rogramme for nurses. The findings suggest that there are many barriers to l earning which must be overcome before practitioners can use the opportuniti es to reflect on and learn from their experience. It is also contended that such learning may not necessarily be an enjoyable experience. The findings suggest that previous educational experience and the current culture in wh ich nurses and midwives work, impose tremendous barriers to reflecting on, and learning from, experience. In particular these affect the willingness o f learners to expose themselves to the judgement of others and their abilit y to be open to taking responsibility for their own learning. Other barrier s to learning in groups are the effects of other group members, their commi tment or resistance to shared learning, the ways in which group members int eract with each other and facilitation styles.