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Undergraduate Programs

Certificates

• Archaeology
• Certificate of Higher Education
• English Literature
• History
• History of Art
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• Archaeology
• Creative Writing
• English Social and Local History
• History of Art

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• British Archaeology
• IT Systems Analysis and Design (Online)
• Local History (Online)

Pre-Master's

• Advanced Pre-sessional Course for Graduate Students (nine weeks, full-time)
• Foundations of Diplomacy Pre-Master's Course (six months, full-time)

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Certificates

• Architectural History
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Ecological Survey Techniques
• Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Health Research
• Historical Studies
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• Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
• Psychodynamic Counselling
• Qualitative Health Research Methods
• Teaching Evidence-Based Health Care

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• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Severe Mental Health Problems
• Health Research
• International Wildlife Conservation Practice
• Psychodynamic Practice

Master of Studies (MSt)

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• Diplomatic Studies
• Historical Studies
• History of Design
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• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
• Practical Ethics
• Psychodynamic Practice

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• Archaeology
• Architectural History
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• English Local History
• Evidence-Based Health Care
• Literature and Arts
• Sustainable Urban Development

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Reflective Practice and Journaling - An Introduction

Course Details

• Code: O25P519PCW
• Credit: 10 CATS points
• Fees: From ｣300.00
• Dates: 20 Apr 2026 - 06 Jul 2026
• Sessions: 10
• Day of week: Monday
• Time: 2:30-4:30pm
• Location: Ewert House, Ewert Place, Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DD

Overview

This course introduces the theory of reflective practice, experiments with different approaches, and develops it as a habit.

Programme Details

• Week 1: Introduction, overview and self-assessment; initial exercise
• Week 2: A brief history of reflective practice; working with assistance (e.g. coaching)
• Week 3: Critical analysis
• Week 4: Journaling (by hand and computer); models and aids to reflection
• Week 5: Cultural influences on our performance
• Week 6: Our ability to observe ourselves - psychological and other barriers to objectivity
• Week 7: Alternative approaches (Blog, Vlog)
• Week 8: Applying our insights - the nature of experimentation
• Week 9: Motivation - theory, practice, finding it
• Week 10: Committing to the process; establishing our own approach

Certification

• Credit Accumulation Transfer Scheme (CATS) Points
• Digital Certificate of Completion

Fees

• Course fee (with no assessment): ｣300.00
• Assessment and Accreditation fee: ｣60.00

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit, you are a full-time student in the UK or a student on a low income, you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Tutor

• Dr Graham Wilson

Course Aims

• To introduce the theory of reflective practice, to experiment with different approaches, and develop it as a habit.
• To understand the benefits of reflective practice in our personal and professional lives.
• To place reflective practice in a historical and theoretical context alongside 'critical theory'.
• To experiment with, and evaluate, a range of alternative approaches, using different technologies, assisted and individual.

Teaching Methods

• Large and small group discussion
• Self-reflection
• Triads
• Pre- and post-session tutor-led input via VLE (Canvas)
• Online and offline peer dialogue

Learning Outcomes

• To understand the contribution of reflective practice, especially seen in the wider context of critical analysis, to the development of professional excellence and personal success.
• To raise the level of self-awareness of individuals and their ability to observe themselves more objectively.
• To enable participants to maintain a habit of reflective practice in a form that best suits them.

Assessment Methods

At the end of the course, participants will be expected to share two or more written reflective pieces based on their experience of the group and/or the course. The total word count will be up to 1500 words.

Level and Demands

The Department's Weekly Classes are taught at FHEQ Level 4, i.e. first year undergraduate level, and you will be expected to engage in a significant amount of private study in preparation for the classes.