Looped Learning
Multiple non-evaluative feedback protocols guide reflection, reframing, and action at the individual, organization, and system level. Follow the three steps and use the associated resources below to develop these protocols for looped learning.
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Start with a Theory of Change
A theory of change is a purpose-driven model that shows how a plan of action contributes to achieving the intended result and identifies the stes and resources needed.
Define Outcomes
Identify the long-term goal and the outcomes required to achieve it, ensure that outcomes are related to each other, and develop indicators for each outcome. Identify what activity or intervention will help achieve those outcomes and ensure an accurate and specific link between activities and long-term goals.
Use Feedback Protocols
Integrate feedback such as surveys, interviews, data, coaching, focus groups, communities of practice, and journaling into your plans.
Capture Learning
Use insights generated from feedback and reflection protocols to improve plans, engage stakeholders, and share learning.
Resources on Theory of Change
Theory of Change UNDAF Companion Guidance
unsdg.un.org
aecf.org
Videos on Theory of Change
Introduction to Theory of Change
Embed Reflection in Work
Learning is grounded in day-to-day work, where reflection is required, facilitated, and connected to a community of practice.
Co-Create Reflective Routines
Integrate feedback such as surveys, interviews, data, coaching, focus groups, communities of practice, and journaling into your plans.
Use a Shared Language
Community agreed-upon terms that describe key concepts of professional practice are consistently used to facilitate communication, provide transparency, and facilitate learning.
Provide Resources for Reflection
Time and resources are available and accessible for individual, group, organization, and system-level reflection.
Resources on Reflection in Work
poorvucenter.yale.edu
Eportfolio as a Tool for Reflection and Self-Reflection
tandfonline.com
Find Meaning in Organizational Reflection
openglobalrights.org
Videos on Reflection in Work
Teacher Training - The Power of Reflection
Generate Actionable Data
Actionable data is contextual and available in real-time, enabling us to understand and adapt to current conditions quickly. It generates insights that inspire and inform action.
Timely
Data is available instantaneously or at least within 24 hours.
Relevant
Collected data is related to objectives and can be used for reflection, decision-making and practice improvement.
Easy to Understand
Data is most useful when presented visually, so it is easier to grasp at a glance, can be accessed from any device, can be quickly searched, the data is up to date and provided in the user's language, and can be easily shared on social media.