Reflection On Gibbs Reflective Model

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This reflective essay will discuss about Gibb's reflective cycle (1998) that is used by various professionals such as health professionals, educators and people who are in leadership positions. Gibbs reflective cycle assists professionals in reflection and ensure that a person is learning and improving continuously. Gibbs reflective cycle helps structuring thoughts about any situation into a coherent and clear evaluation of the situation leading directly into an action plan for further improvement. Moreover, this reflection is additionally in view of Kagawa-Singer and Blackhall's ABCD Cultural Assessment Model. The principle features of this model are attributes, beliefs, context and decision making which help to diminishing the risk of miscommunication and avoid the stereotyping among the Indigenous population. Throughout this subject, we were engaged and participated in various types of activities and support the culturally diverse activities such as group studies, research, pre-class learning, debates, case scenarios, role play, presentations and games.
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Throughout all the yarning circles, I felt my perception has been changed drastically. In week nine simulation class, there was a role play between Aboriginal patients with their family member and nurses which I discovered very interesting, challenging completely a new perspective to learn. I felt most of the students spoke genuinely about their feelings towards Indigenous population and many students were empathetic listener during the role play. I felt an emotional connection with Indigenous participant and endeavored to see from their perspective. We found that Aboriginal participant encounter racism, suffering from poor physical and mental health condition. I felt this subject has been informative, motivational, useful and helped me to gain more insight about the Aboriginal population for future (Walker et al

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