Types of Reflective Questions
Drs. Rush and Shelden break down the types of reflection questions — awareness, analysis, alternative, and action.
This video provides a quick overview of Reflective Questions (more in-depth information is provided in the Reflection and Reflective Questions video) Drs. Shelden and Rush review the different types of Reflective Questions — what they are, how they’re used, examples of each type and recommendations for how to use them. In addition to the video, suggestions for use and additional resources are provided. Follow the link to review the video.
Suggestions and Reflections on the Use of this Video
This video could be used as a brief overview/review of reflective questions for trainings, individual learning or peer discussions. We’ve included some additional resources to supplement the video.
If you’re a trainer, how could this information work for you? What ideas do you have to use this video to support your training of other coaches? What are the reactions you have experienced when training others to use reflective questions? How did this video help/not help you in thinking through training ideas?
If you’re a coach (an adult supporting other adults in the lives with children with disabilities), what did you think about the information in the video? What types of experiences have you had with reactions to reflective questions? How will you use information on reflective questions in your practice?
If you’re working with a coach (family member, child care provider, teacher, colleague, new coach, etc.), what do you think about reflective questions? How could this be helpful/not helpful to you? What steps will you take with reflecting with a coach?
Others — What is your interest in coaching? How does this apply to your current experiences and situations? What will you take away from this information and how will you use it in your work?
Resources
Reflective Questions Framework
http://fipp.org/static/media/uploads/casetools/casetool_vol4_no1.pdf
Tips and Techniques
http://fipp.org/static/media/uploads/briefcase/briefcase_vol1_no2.pdf
