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Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

Gibbs' Reflective Cycle is a structured framework for reflection introduced by Graham Gibbs in 1988, used in various fields to help individuals analyze experiences and improve future actions. The cycle consists of six stages: Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, and Action Plan, guiding users through a comprehensive reflection process. It emphasizes self-awareness, personal development, and continuous improvement by encouraging individuals to learn from past experiences.

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Gibbs' Reflective Cycle

Gibbs' Reflective Cycle is a structured framework for reflection introduced by Graham Gibbs in 1988, used in various fields to help individuals analyze experiences and improve future actions. The cycle consists of six stages: Description, Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, and Action Plan, guiding users through a comprehensive reflection process. It emphasizes self-awareness, personal development, and continuous improvement by encouraging individuals to learn from past experiences.

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PRESENTATION

Topic of presentation
• Gibbs' Reflective Cycle
Presented by:
• Faheem Nadir (05)
• Altaf Hussain (12)
Presented to :
• Maam Fozia
What is Gibbs' Reflective Cycle?
• Gibbs' Reflective Cycle is a structured framework for reflection,
introduced by Graham Gibbs in 1988.
• It is widely used in education, healthcare, and professional settings to
help individuals analyze their experiences, learn from them, and
improve their future actions.
Why is it Important?
• 🔹 Encourages self-awareness and learning
🔹 Helps in personal and professional
development
🔹 Supports continuous improvement by
analyzing past experiences
The Six Stages of Gibbs' Reflective
Cycle
• Gibbs' Reflective Cycle has six interconnected stages, guiding
individuals through a deep analysis of their experiences:
1 Description – What Happened?
• 1️⃣
• Focus on facts only, without adding personal opinions.
• Explain the situation clearly.
• Key questions:
• What happened?
• Where and when did it happen?
• Who was involved?
• Example: A student gives a class presentation but forgets key points.
2
2️⃣ Feelings – What Were You
Thinking and Feeling?
• Describe your thoughts and emotions before, during, and after the
experience.
• Key questions:
• What were you feeling at the time?
• How did others' reactions affect you?
• Did you feel nervous, excited, or frustrated?
• Example: The student felt anxious before presenting and
embarrassed afterward because they forgot key points.
3️⃣ Evaluation – What
Was Good and Bad?
• Identify both positive and negative aspects of the situation.
• Key questions:
• What went well?
• What didn’t go well?
• How did others react?
• Example: The student spoke clearly (positive) but forgot
important information (negative).
4️⃣ Analysis – Why Did
It Happen?
• Understand the reasons behind success or failure.
• Consider what contributed to the outcome.
• Key questions:
• Why did things go well or poorly?
• Were there any external factors?
• What role did preparation play?
• Example: The student didn’t practice enough, which led to
nervousness and forgetfulness.
5 Conclusion – What Have You Learned?
5️⃣
• Summarize key takeaways from the experience.
• Think about what could have been done differently.
• Key questions:
• What lessons did you learn?
• How can you improve in similar situations?
• Example: The student learned that proper preparation and
practice are necessary for a confident presentation.
6️⃣ Action Plan – What
Will You Do Next Time?
• Develop a strategy to improve in the future.
• Plan steps to avoid the same mistakes.
• Key questions:
• How will you handle similar situations differently?
• What specific actions will you take to improve?
• Example: The student will practice multiple times, use notes, and
improve confidence before the next presentation.
Description (What happened?)
• Describe the event: Provide a clear and concise description
of the event or experience.
• Set the context: Establish the context in which the event
occurred.
FEELINGS
• 1. Emotional awareness: Recognize and acknowledge your emotions
during the experience.
• 2. Personal reactions: Reflect on your personal reactions to the event,
including any biases or assumptions
• 3. Intensity of emotions: Consider the intensity of your emotions,
whether they were positive, negative, or neutral.
• Example questions to guide your reflection:-
• How did I feel during the experience?-
• What emotions did I experience?-
• Were my emotions intense or mild?
Evaluation
• Assessment of the experience: Evaluate the experience, considering what
worked well and what didn’t.
• Judgment of outcomes: Make a judgment about the outcomes of the
experience, whether they were positive, negative, or mixed.
• Identification of strengths and weaknesses: Recognize your strengths and
weaknesses in relation to the experience.
• Example questions to guide your reflection:-
• What was good or bad about the experience?
• What did I do well, and what could I improve?
• What were the outcomes of the experience, and were they what I expected?

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