1. ePortfolio, Learning Logs and Reflective Writing Richard Estall

2. Learning log requirements The learning log contains your record of your experiences, thoughts feelings and reflections Used as additional evidence to support your understanding of the GP curriculum and to demonstrate your competency progression

3. What to include Anything that you learn from – Cases – Conversations – Complaints – Reading – Learning events – Tutorials – Significant events

4. How Many?

5. 2 per week

6. However… Descriptive lists of encounters not appropriate Evidence of REFLECTION Quality and quantity

7. A good Learning Log will Depth of Reflection Highlight Learning Outcomes Demonstrate Curriculum Coverage Provide evidence for Competencies

8. RCGP Guide to Learning Logs Not acceptable Acceptable Excellent – www.rcgp.org

9. Reflection

10. Reflective Writing How we make sense of our experiences Examine our thoughts and actions Explore knowledge and beliefs Consider whether change is needed in the above Writing “cements” the experience

11. A bit of Theory- Kolb’s Learning Cycle

12. Why do I have to write it down? Slower and more analytical More critical and self aware Better evaluation and learning – Evidence? Richardson + Maltby 1995 Zubizaretta 1999 Tryssenar 1995

13. ePortfolio Template What happened? What if anything happened subsequently What did you learn What will you do differently in future What further learning needs did you identify How and when will you address them