Teaching reflective practice: can Human Resource Management (HRM) learn from research in other disciplines

Reflective practice is becoming ever-more prevalent as a key skill for Human Resource Management and other wider business disciplines (CIPD, 2013; BIFM, 2014). To understand the requirements of teaching reflective practice and the benefits this can bring to practical working life, this paper draws on research from the Facilities Management undergraduate course within Sheffield Business School delivered to mature professional students. The course engages with a reflective practice module that underpins the mindset of the course. Alongside the primary research will be a literature review in relation to reflective practice and observations from teaching reflective practice to HR professionals. The paper concludes with some initial thoughts for consideration and improvement and the need for further research into this area