Hollie Victoria Smith: Critical Reflection on Professional Practicioner Inquiry

This module has allowed me to examine and engage in social learning to formulate a holistic approach. It has provided me with inherent tools and principles to develop into an informed practitioner.

Developing lines of Professional Inquiry

In questioning the territory of my current practice (Smith, 2012) (1), deciphering uninhabited areas of interest and recognising my objectives (Smith, 2013) (2) (3), I was able to create a relevant topic base from which to build my inquiry. Actively engaging within my BAPP network SIG's allowed me to draw from informed opinion (Morall, 2012) (4) and discuss my ideas in a reflective manner (Smith, 2012) (5). In sharing lines of inquiry with professional associates I developed further scope for ideas (Smith, 2012) (6) as well as clarity and direction (Smith, 2012) (7). In collation, social learning tools gave me the knowledge and skills to evaluate and refine my ideas. This encouraged me to take ownership of my critical thinking and make informed decisions about my lines of inquiry.

Professional Ethics

I transformed my surface relationship with ethics (Smith, 2012) (8) to a place of deeper understanding and practice (Smith, 2012) (9), taking the important step from a personal to a professional perspective. This was achieved through looking at opinions and frameworks of academics, exploring my workplace codes of practice (Smith, 2012) (10) (11) and applying these findings to my inquiry proposal. Involvement in discussion surrounding ethical practice shaped and affirmed my new found knowledge application (Smith, 2012) (9). This development allowed me to identify potential areas of ethical concern and specify my approach in dealing with them.

Tools of Professional Inquiry

I developed my practice regarding tools from a generalised idea (Smith, 2013) (12) to a base of structure and definition. Academic framework and the pilots of fellow BAPP students (Ahmet, 2012) (13) provided an insight into the different approaches and methods. By piloting these theories in the tool of observation and drawing from extensive workplace experience of interview I gained confidence in the strength of my research tools. Literature provided an invaluable source for gaining direction in my inquiry. From the outset a recurring theme of inspiration arose that led me to look at what inspired me (Smith, 2013) (2). In exploring these publicly available ideas and information I began making decisions for my proposal. Three literature reviews (Smith, 2013) (14) (15) (16) developed key themes, questions and sources that my final inquiry will include.

In summary the module has given me the skills and insight to move forward with my inquiry and professional practice. Investigating a new field that draws from my past experiences has initiated my move into pursuing a new career path. The development of my knowledge and approach has allowed me to create sufficient argument and confidence in applying to work that I previously had little or no awareness of. I am moving into a place of informed practice with the tools to conduct an effective inquiry in module 3.

Bibliography

Middlesex University, Reader 4 (2012) BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Arts, WBS 3630, Reader 4: Developing Lines of Professional Inquiry, Print

Middlesex University, Reader 5 (2012) BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Arts, WBS 3030, Reader 5: Professional Ethics, Print

Middlesex University, Reader 6 (2012) BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Arts. WBS 3630, Reader 6: Tools of Professional Practice, Print

Maguire, T and Schuitema, K, (2012) Theatre for young audiences a critical handbook, Print, A Trentham Book, Institute of Education Press, London

Reason, M, (2010) The young audience exploring and enhancing children's experiences of theatre, Print, Trentham Books Limited

Smith, H, (2012/13), Eblogger. Hollie Victoria Smith's Blog, Available at http://hollievictoriasmith.blogspot.co.uk/

Unicorn Theatre and Dr Thompson, C (2012) Capturing Imaginations, Available from: http://unicorntheatre.com/media/files/John%20Cass%20report.pdf

References

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Hollie Victoria Smith

Thursday 16 May 2013

Critical Reflection on Professional Practicioner Inquiry

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