Appendix A Critical incident journal (Adapted from Tripp, 1993 by Benita et al, 2013
Describe an incident or situation that created a dilemma or sense of conflict for you with regards to your research practice.
What happened, where and when?
Why was this situation significant to you?
What was your immediate response when it happened?
How did you feel, and what did you think, after the experience?
What have you learned about your teaching practice as a result of this experience? What issues have surfaced?
How will this incident influence your future behaviour?
What are the priority areas that need to be developed?
What specific steps do you need to take in order to achieve these improvements?
Describe an incident or situation that created a dilemma or sense of conflict for you with regards to your research practice.