What is a Critical Reflection Critical reflection is a "meaning-making process" that helps us set goals. use what we've learned in the past to inform future action and consider the real-life implications of our thinking. It is the link between thinking and doing. and at its best. it can be transformative (Dewey. 191611944;Schon.1983; Rodgers. 2002}. Engaging in critical reflection. however. helps us articulate questions. confront bias. examine causality. contrast theory with practice and identify systemic issues all of which helps foster critical evaluation and knowledge transfer (Ash 81 Clayton. 2009. p. 2?). Purpose of Assignment: This assignment is based on the 2 live in class guest speakers scheduled on February 16'\" and March 23rd. 2023. Our speakers from Hamilton Police and the OIPRD will expose students to an authentic and testimonial based learning experience byjustice professionals currently in the field. It is hoped that students will engage and immerse themselves in this learning opportunity in a manner that empowers them to continue to nurture their equity. diversity 81 inclusion. and sustainability mindsets as it relates to effective conflict management injustice. Choose any 1 option and answer the 3 questions. Option 1: Hamilton Police Service Presentation February 16'II E . . : . _ 1. Describe any 3 facts/details/highlightsllearnings from the presentation that impacted you the most. Explain. 2. Based on your response to the above question. have your assumptions or biases about how Public Policing Services manage conflicts changed? Explain. 3. Explain how this experience will assist you continue to nurture an EDI mindset and be an ally among equity deserving groups as you manage conflicts within justice careers. Option 2: Office of the Independent Police Review Director {OIPRD} Presentation March 23"1 Guiding Questions: 1. Describe any 3 factsldetails/highlights/learnings from the presentation that impacted you the most. Explain. 2. Based on your response to the above question. have your assumptions or biases about the role of the OIPRD or "oversight" bodies in society change? Explain either way. 3. Explain how this experience will assist you continue to nurture an EDI mindset and be an ally among equity deserving groups as you manage conflicts withinjustice careers. lll'cge Requirements of the Final Product and Grading: I Students are invited to submit their final product in a format that aligns with their choice of expression. Your final product can be written (1 page}. a Presentation deck with written/audio/visuals (4-6 slides] or well-structured. rehearsed. and organized Podcast with liner notes (max 5 minutes). I If you use a source in this reflection. you are required to cite them using Proper APA format. Remember. photos need to be cited. Check out this awesome resource to assist with APA citations. htt s:' librar .humbercae'hel 'a a I An outstanding final product will consist of well crafted. grammatically sound responses that are clear. concise. well-reasoned and includes the student's ability to incorporate authentic self-inquiry and awareness of self and others. I This is an independent assignment. Deadline 8: Submission Details: All submissions are required to be submitted via the Blackboard Dropbox. Any assignments received after the deadline will receive a 5% per clay deduction up to a maximum of 7-days. Students are reminded of their responsibility to ensure receiving an email confirmation from Blackboard following any Dropbox submission. Students redeeming their Late Voucher are required to note this in the submission text box. References I Ash. S.L.. St Clayton. P. H. {2009). Generating. deepening. and documenting learning: The power of critical reflection in applied learning. Journal of Applied Learning in Higher Education.1(1}. 25-48. I Dewey. J. (1916/1944). Democracy and education: An introduction to the philosophy of education. New York: The Free Press. I Rodgers. C. (2002]. Defining reflection: Another look at John Dewey and reflective thinking. The Teachers College Record. 104(4). 842-866. I Schon. D. A. [1933]. The reflective practitioner: How professionals think in action (Vol. 5126}. Basic books