Helena is working on her research of learning (ROL) project and is making progress. She has identified the remaining steps needed to complete her project which includes finishing her literature review, setting a clear timeframe, and continuing her research in the library. Helena reflects on how her understanding of herself and approach to her professional work has developed over the course of the project. She recognizes the importance of being in a healthy headspace and using reflective practice to thoughtfully execute her research in a way that benefits others.

1. Life of Helena
continued…Presentation 2
Progress on ROL by Helena Finau

2. Reminders for tomorrow!
• Audio. Use own phone - record (myself).
• Turnitin. Unitec email and password.
• Video. Ipad
• Update CDG?
• Reference list
• Time myself.
• Read description or rubric for assessment 3 to sum up evaluation

3. Recap from Presentation 1
• Informal vs formal education.
Learning.
• The way I was brought up, my way
of learning in and out of the
classroom implements a lot of my
practice to date.
• I realised my professional self is the
best of both worlds. Holistic and
western approaches to practice.
Intended outcome was to write a
research proposal.

4. A. Evaluation of progress towards
completing ROL
I had a better understanding of who I was as a person.
I had time to resonate and reflect if I still wish to go ahead with
intended outcome or switch another pathway.
Optimistic and still motivated to stick with research proposal =
completing masters = a degree added to my CV = one step closer to
dream job .

5. B. Reflective process
Figure 3.1. In Skovholt (2014).
Conselor .License. (2015). Image retrieved from: http://www.counselor-
license.com/articles/avoiding-burnout-
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• Reflect on John Deweys action cycle. In Alexandra Hart 2015…
Oberservation – Direction – Conclusion - Action in context.
• Why have I chosen to stick with research proposal.
• Why the topic. I realised I have a real passion for growth,
leadership. I'm interested in what contributes and or influences
ones success.
• In chapter 3 of Skovholt, TM. & Trotter-Mathison, M. (2014).
Klem and Connell (2004) found that teachers’ supportive and
caring were central to student success and participation:
“Teacher support is important to student engagement in school
as reported by students and teachers. Students who perceive
teachers as creating a caring, well-structured learning
environment in which expectations are high, clear, and fair are
more likely to report engagement in school” (p. 270).

6. Research topic: Measuring the SUCCESS
Mentors at Unitec.
• http://www.unitec.ac.nz/applica
tion-and-funding/scholarships-
and-awards/success-mentors
• http://www.unitec.ac.nz/applica
tion-and-funding/scholarships-
and-awards/ryla-rotary-youth-
leadership-award

7. A. First steps towards ROL
• Went to see Alexandra Hart and
recommended…
• Going to the library
• Reading through the methodology and
interview process of Dr Alexandra Hart thesis.
• Reading literature on -How to write a
research proposal. Punch, K. (2006). & Laing,
T. & Rountree, K. (1996).
• Sharing and collaborating ideas with. “Other”
group
• Referencing. Te Puna Ako – Learning Centre
• Speak with my boss for his approval to use
our mentor students in my research.

8. C. Remaining steps to complete my ROL
• Complete literature review.
• Have a clear timeframe.
• Continue sending more time in the library, visit postgraduate centre.
• Type, think, reflect, type.
• Think about the layout of the final outcome (portfolio). Collecting all
necessary data/documents.

9. D. How I will use Reflective Practice in the
final steps of ROL
“When the novice thinks, “I need to have a big impact in every session,
every class, every health consultation,” then there is pressure and
stress. Wanting to do really good work is one thing. Using the client,
student, or patient as criteria for success is different”. Skovholt, TM. &
Trotter-Mathison, M. (2014, p.95).

10. Compare professional self from
presentation A to presentation B.
When I started the course..
• I discovered how I learn.
Holistically. A good 360 view of
oneself.
• Ambiguous.
• The novice – “glamourized
expectations”.
Where I am today…
• I find myself reflecting, referring back to the
drawing board. Who is benefiting from this
research?
• Realistic. Approach wise.
• Critical reflection on my professional work of care.
Approach to research vs being mindful of my own
personal expectations.
• Reflective practice - Running red lights. No
Recreating phase.
• Professional self…I need to be in a healthy head
space, to execute the task.
• Professional self…I need to be honest, open and
critical of my own learning first befor
• TIME!

11. References
• Laing, T. & Rountree, K. (1996). Writing by Degrees: A practical Guide to Writing Theses and Research Papers. Auckland, New
Zealand: Addison Wesley Longman.
• Punch, K. (2006). Developing Effective Research Proposals. Sage publications, (2nd ed). London, Thousand Oaks, New Delhi.
• Skovholt, TM. & Trotter-Mathison, M. (2014). The Elevated Stressors of the Novice Practitioner. In (2nd ed). The Resilient
Practitioner: Burnout Prevention and Self-Care Strategies for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers and Health Professionals, 2014 (pp.
79-104).
• Skovholt, TM. & Trotter-Mathison, M. (2014). The Cycle of Caring as the Practice Essential. In Klem & Connell (2nd ed). The Resilient
Practitioner: Burnout Prevention and Self-Care Strategies for Counselors, Therapists, Teachers and Health Professionals, 2014 (pp.
17-37).
• Conselor .License. (2015). Image retrieved from: http://www.counselor-license.com/articles/avoiding-burnout-
skovholt.html#context/api/listings/prefilter
• Unitec Institute of Technology. (2015). Retrieved from scholarships and awards page: http://www.unitec.ac.nz/application-and-
funding/scholarships-and-awards