Reflective practice entails a process where one achieves better understanding of oneself, their skills, knowledge, competencies and professional practice. Even though quite a number of professionals, both experienced as well as those in practicum tend to engage more on experiences, either before, during and after, it is important to document an understanding so as to clearly identify as well as being in a position to demonstrate components of learning (Moxley, 2004).
Notably, learning comes from different incidences from our jobs, organizations, professional practice, skills and abilities and this requires conscious dedication of time to adequately reflect on the ideas around as well as utilizing them for learning purposes (Fensham, 2005).
Being a global student in one of the premier universities in New Zealand, it has taken quite a thrilling encounter in the first three weeks of my interaction with the new environment, diverse cultures. What’s more; the Arabic students in New Zealand challenged me to sharpen my communication skills and prowess as well as perspectives of the same.
Making reference to culture, I had to learn certain behaviors, their rewards, and negative consequences that follow suite. For one, I happened to ram on an Arabic student through the corridors of the lecture halls as I hustled and bustled with time. His books fell on the ground, and as a noble gesture of apology, the only logical thing I picked up the books and said sorry, profusely apologizing. All I had was a bow, I guess saying “thank you.”
I was challenged and intrigued by different behaviors, which is a consequence of diverse cultures and wanted to even learn more. Throughout the first three weeks, I gained a lot in terms of communication skills, body language and relationship with fellow students. Progressively, I will try to blend in with diverse behaviors from different racial and religious backgrounds in a bid to harmonize and enhance human interrelationships and change management.
References
Fensham, P. J. (2005). Science for all: A reflective essay. Journal of curriculum Studies, 17(4), 415-435.
Moxley, D. P. (2004). Engaged research in higher education and civic responsibility reconsidered: A reflective essay. Journal of Community Practice, 12(3-4), 235-242.
