Personal reflection and action planning

Section 1: Personal reflection.

In this section, we’ll delve into the transformative power of personal reflection. This will empower you to harness reflection as a lifelong learning tool. Our objectives are:

understanding the significance of personal reflection for deepening learning and real-world application; evaluating various tools and techniques to support effective personal reflection; and developing a personalized reflection process based on climate awareness and action. By the end of the course, you’ll understand the vital role of reflection, be able to choose appropriate tools, and be able to apply what you’ve learned to craft a structured reflection practice to be more environmentally friendly.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this section, you will:

1. Understand the importance of personal reflection as a means of deepening learning and real-world transfer.
2. Evaluate tools for supporting personal reflection and experience to help learning
3. Develop a personal reflection process

Section 2: Action planning.

In this section, we’ll focus on understanding the pivotal role of action planning in driving change at both individual and collective levels. This will focus on equipping you with practical skills in action planning and outlining some tools to support and enable this. Moreover, you’ll apply these skills specifically to the area of climate change awareness and environmental commitment. By the end of the course, you’ll recognise the significance of structured action plans, possess the proficiency to create impactful plans, and be prepared to drive change in the critical context of environmental sustainability.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this section, you will:

1. Understand the importance of, and approaches to, action planning as a means of affecting change at an individual and collective level.
2. Evaluate tools for action planning and experience in the use of tools to support same
3. Develop an action planning process

Section 3: Reflection and action planning as a joint process.

In this section, we’ll examine the significance of personal reflection and action planning as a joint process, and how this can deepen learning and real-world application. Next, we will evaluate various tools and models that support personal reflection and action planning. Finally, we will create a personalised reflection process/ action plan tailored to the area of climate change awareness. This section is intended to equip you with the skills and insights needed to enhance your learning journey and apply a plan around climate change awareness and impact effectively in real-world scenarios.

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this section, you will:

1. Recognise personal reflection and action planning models and frameworks for supporting reflection and planning
2. Evaluate and apply reflection and planning tools and frameworks
3. Develop and apply a comprehensive and holistic personal action plan for climate change awareness and environmental commitment