Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling

Minott, Mark

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the self-study is two-fold: first, to aid in redressing the lack of attention given to the professional development i.e., the building of practical or work-related knowledge of examination invigilators and second, to forward the idea that engaging the examination invigilation process reflectively is an effective form of self-directed professional development. Design/methodology/approach: The report uses reflective journaling based on Minott (2017) reflective approach to teaching practicum debriefing strategy to show the practical or work-related knowledge built by the author. Findings: The report shows how the author built practical or work-related knowledge about critical aspects of the invigilation process: adaptability/flexibility, leading humanely and “thinking on your feet”/reflection-in-action. Originality/value: This paper shows (through a critical discussion of the literature, coupled with the author’s personal professional experiences displayed in reflective journal entries) that an attitude of self-directed inquiry combined with reflective journaling can enable professional development i.e. the development of practical or work-related knowledge.

Citation

Minott, M. (2020). Building work-related knowledge about examination invigilation through reflective journaling. Journal of Workplace Learning, 32(2), 97-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-06-2019-0068

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 1, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Jan 30, 2020
• Publication Date: Feb 7, 2020
• Deposit Date: Oct 7, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 10, 2022
• Journal: Journal of Workplace Learning
• Print ISSN: 1366-5626
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 32
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 97-107
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JWL-06-2019-0068
• Keywords: Invigilation; Proctor; Examination; Further education; Higher education; Reflective journaling; Self-directed professional development; Examination invigilation
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4088548