A Special Education Teacher’s Reflection: Gibbs Reflective Cycle

Abstract

Zero Reject Policy (ZRP) is the approach aligns with the No children Left behind NCLB (2001) Act,
that focuses on all special needs students (SNS) to access education. This intention aligns with the
Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2015 provided for the education of all children in Malaysia.
Increasing special need student (SNS) enrolment across the country indicates that the policy is
welcomed. However, a special need teacher is addressed directly to students and must be
competent and ready to deliver a better education. Therefore, this paper discusses a special need
teacher’s relection in undergoing master study in measurement and evaluation field from the
beginning till the end. This reflection is based on Gibbs’ Reflective Learning Cycle of 6 stages
namely description of the event, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action. Besides, this
paper focuses on the procedure of using Gibbs’ cycle to develop sefl-reflection in the effort to
improve herself before, during and after her study. This reflection also will elaborate on the writer’s
view of the future for the purpose of self-improvement. It can be concluded that self -perseverance is
not the only catalyst of success, but it also shapes characters such as self-awakening, handling
challenges wisely and do not easily on life’s problems.