Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling
ISSN: 1366-5626
Article publication date: 30 January 2020
Issue publication date: 7 February 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the self-study is two-fold: first, to aid in redressing the lack of attention given to the professional development i.e., the building of practical or work-related knowledge of examination invigilators and second, to forward the idea that engaging the examination invigilation process reflectively is an effective form of self-directed professional development.
Design/methodology/approach
The report uses reflective journaling based on Minott (2017) reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing strategy to show the practical or work-related knowledge built by the author.
Findings
The report shows how the author built practical or work-related knowledge about critical aspects of the invigilation process: adaptability/flexibility, leading humanely and “thinking on your feet”/reflection-in-action.
Originality/value
This paper shows (through a critical discussion of the literature, coupled with the author’s personal professional experiences displayed in reflective journal entries) that an attitude of self-directed inquiry combined with reflective journaling can enable professional development i.e. the development of practical or work-related knowledge.
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Citation
Minott, M. (2020), "Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling", Journal of Workplace Learning, Vol. 32 No. 2, pp. 97-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-06-2019-0068
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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