Unit 2 Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice assessment 2025, Colbourne College

Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in Healthcare Management

Submission Format

Submission for this assignment will consist of one activity and submission format:

Assignment Format:

Use MS Word 

Font: Times New Roman

Font Size: Size 12 with Appropriate Heading

Line spacing

Use 1.5 Line spacing

Reference: Harvard style referencing

Harvard Referencing in Microsoft Word | Harvard Reference Tutorial (youtube.com)

Total word count:  1500- 2000 words

Unit Learning Outcomes 

1. Explain the role of reflection in health and social care practice

Assignment brief and Guidance

Task 1: Purpose of Reflection (P1)

• Objective: Explain why reflection is essential in health and social care practice.

• Guidelines:
  • Define reflection and its role in professional practice.

• • Discuss how reflection contributes to personal and professional development.

• • Explain the impact of reflection on patient care and outcomes.

Task 2: Models and Tools for Reflection (P2)

• Objective: Describe various models and tools used for reflection in health and social care.

• Guidelines:

• • Identify and describe at least three models of reflection (example: Gibbs' Reflective Cycle, Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, Schön's Reflective Practice).

• • Discuss the strengths and limitations of each model.

• • Explain tools that help reflection, such as reflective journals, peer reviews, and supervision.

Structure and Format

• Introduction: Briefly introduce the concept of reflection and the process of reflective practices in health and social care.
• Main Body:
  • Task 1: Detailed explanation of the purpose of reflection in Health and Social Care.

• • Task 2: Complete description of any three models and any three tools for reflection other than the models used.

• • Task 3: Provide an example of reflection related to healthcare using one model and one tool of reflection (anything related to health practice like informed consent, end of the life care, ethical consideration, legal considerations, care plan)

• Conclusion: Summarize key points and reflect on the overall importance of reflective practice.
• References: Use Harvard referencing style for all sources.

Assessment Criteria

• Clear explanation and reasonable flow of ideas.
• Complete understanding and critical analysis of reflection.
• Effective use of models and tools to practice.
• Accurate and regular use of Harvard referencing style.