Synthesis of information through Reflection

We had a good skype session yesterday with a module one focus. We looked at the notion of synthesis :

synthesis

/ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

noun

noun: synthesis; plural noun: syntheses

1. 1.

   the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.

   "the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work"

   synonyms:

   combination, union, amalgam, blend, mixture, compound, fusion, coalescence, composite, concoction, conglomerate, alloy; More combining, unification, uniting, merging, amalgamation, conglomeration, weaving, interweaving, reconciliation, marrying; informalmash-up "this painting is a synthesis of elements derived from a variety of different types of ancient art"

   • Grammar

     the process of making compound and derivative words.
   • Linguistics

     the tendency in a language to use inflected forms rather than word order to express grammatical structure.
2. 2.

   the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials.

   "the synthesis of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen"

    

We talked about how we might look at our practice as being made up of several components, each a part of the whole, and how through reflection on our practice we can begin to bring the information of the parts together as a whole thing. It is important to do this, not only for your essay in this module, but more broadly as a way of making connections between things, and better understanding the contribution of different parts of you/your practice to something bigger, fuller.  Parts of your practice allowing you to see the whole practice with more depth and meaning, your practice as a part of the wider picture of the profession you identify it with.

Those on the call please do comment here with links to your own blogs so that we can take these conversations further...