OER Wrap-up

Pulling it all together

This final section of the resource provides space for you to reflect on your scaffolded learnings. 

You will be introduced to the "What?", "So What?" and "Now What?" reflective model (Borton, 1970) to help you analyze, draw insights from and build upon your learning from the topics and concepts you have examined in this learning experience.  

Certification

After completing all activities and self-assessments within this Open Educational Resource (OER), 20 hours in total, participants can print a certificate of completion. 

Reference

Borton, T. (1970). Reach, touch and teach. Hutchinson.

3 W's Model

To connect your learning and to promote personal and professional growth, in this final activity of the resource, you are encouraged to examine your ideas and practices more deeply through a critical reflection. 

One method often used for critical reflection is Terry Borton's (1970) three-stage process known as the “What? So What? Now What?” model (3 W's). 

This model takes you through three reflective stages, namely; (1) What?, (2) So What?, and (3) Now What?

Stage 1 - What? 

The first stage of the model asks you to recall what happened in a particular situation or experience. 

Replay the experience in your mind as though it were happening in front of you on a movie screen. What do you see? Be as objective as possible—try not to attach any judgements at this stage.

Stage 2 - So what? 

In the second stage, you analyze the experience more deeply.

What was important about this situation for you? How does this experience connect to course concepts? What did you learn?

Stage 3 - Now what? 

This final stage is about applying what you’ve learned.

How will this experience support future action?  

Watch the following video to learn more about the three W's:

Topic 1: Leading in the system 

ECE Business Management and Operations - Highlighted the various ECE systems of which ECE practitioners are a part, introduced systems thinking, and situated the fundamentals of running and managing a business.    

Topic 2: What is leadership in ECE? 

Examined the ECE leaders' role and need to understand the intricate relationship between leadership styles and one's underlying values to support and sustain effective, ethical, culturally responsive, accessible, and inclusive practices. 

Topic 3: Elevating the Sector, Advocacy and Leadership

Supported you in recognizing the importance of the ECE sector and the ECE leader’s role in advocating for change, championing the sector, building community and inclusive environments, and celebrating advancements. 

What, so what, now what? 

Reflect on the following prompts for each stage of the 3 W's:

What?

• Describe specific aspects of this OER's content, concepts, or learning experiences that stood out for you. 
• What new knowledge, skills, or abilities did you learn?

So What?

• What is the significance or implication of your learnings on your practice? 
• How does your new knowledge impact you as a manager or leader? Why does it matter? 

Now What? 

• How will you apply your new insights and integrate your new knowledge into your practice? 
• What actionable steps will you now explore or action? How? 
• What are some areas you would like to research further or develop? Why?   

Once you have completed your 3 W's reflection, print your certificate of completion.