Independent Learning Journal (ILJ) | W2: Focus – school research and interviews

Complete Entry 2 of your Independent Learning Journal by summarising the key findings from your initial research and early conversations with colleagues. If you are unsure of what we are referring to, please refer to the Week 1 topic page titled ‘Settling In Checklist – Preparation for Your School Community Project’ for guidance.

(1) Use the Gibbs Reflective Cycle framework to examine and analyse the information that you have gathered about your school, its ethos and values, its staff and their personal and professional skills and qualities.

(2) Reflect on the aspects that have surprised you so far, explaining why they stood out. Consider who or what has made a particularly positive impression, people that you’ve enjoyed speaking with or meeting, and why those interactions were meaningful.

(3) Looking ahead, articulate what you hope to gain from your experience at the school over the coming year. What areas would you like to develop in – what skills, experiences, or training opportunities are you eager to pursue?

You need to complete your task on the word document called W2 ILJ Focus – School research and interviews.
Please use the ‘Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle Infographic‘ to help you structure your entry.

Aim for between 500-750 words.

Please use the upload box below to upload your ‘W2 Independent Learning Journal‘ document. Your document needs to be uploaded as a PDF and labelled with your initials followed by ‘ W2 ILJ’ e.g. AE W2 ILJ