Reflective Practice

Moving Intention into Action

Authors

  • Maxi Miciak University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Michelle M. Lavoie University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
  • Gail V. Barrington Barrington Research Group, Inc., Calgary, Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.69771

Keywords:

evaluation, professional competency, reflection, reflective practice

Abstract

Reflection is a pillar of professional practice and can enable evaluators to expand their assumptions, change behaviour, and align practice with their values and beliefs. Reflective Practice is the first domain in the Canadian Evaluation Society’s Competencies for Evaluation Practice, highlighting the importance of professional awareness and growth. However, the literature offers few tools to move reflective thought into action. The authors developed a personalized reflective approach through a mentoring relationship and the innovative use of a smartphone. Meaningful reflective practice can leverage personal experience, practical tools, and regular dialogue with a significant other to expand assumptions and change behaviour.

References

Barrington, G. V. (2018). Notes taken during mentorship meetings between Maxi and Gail. Calgary, AB: Barrington Research Group, Inc.

Cameron, J. (1992). The artist’s way: A spiritual path to higher creativity. New York, NY: Tarcher/Penguin.

Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). (2018). Competencies for Canadian evaluation practice. Retrieved from https://evaluationcanada.ca/txt/2_competencies_cdn_evaluation_practice_2018.pdf

Dewey, J. (1933). How we think: A restatement of the relation of reflective thinking to the educative process (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: D. C. Heath.

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Published

2023-04-21

How to Cite

Miciak, M., Lavoie, M. M., & Barrington, G. V. (2023). Reflective Practice: Moving Intention into Action. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 36(1), 95–105. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.69771

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2021): Spring

Section

Research and Practice Notes

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