Reflective learning is a form of education in which the student reflects upon their learning experiences. A theory about reflective learning cites it as an intentional and complex process that recognizes the role of social context and experience. The goals of the process are the clarification and the creation of meaning in terms of self, which then lead to a changed conceptual perspective.
Development
Reflective learning is a development of the concept of experiential learning as propounded by John Dewey, who wrote Experience and Education in 1938. Later theorists include David Kolb, David Boud ("reflection in learning"), and Donald Schön. In a professional context, this is known as reflective practice, wherein the use of the reflective process allows one to understand experiences differently and take action accordingly.
References
- Brockbank, Anne; McGill, Ian (2006). Facilitating Reflective Learning Through Mentoring & Coaching. London: Kogan Page Publishers. pp. 27. ISBN 0749444487.
- Boyd, Evelyn M.; Fales, Ann W. (1983). "Reflective Learning". Journal of Humanistic Psychology. 23 (2): 99–117. doi:10.1177/0022167883232011. ISSN 0022-1678. S2CID 146667190.
- Boud, David; Keogh, Rosemary; Walker, David, eds. (2013). Reflection. doi:10.4324/9781315059051. ISBN 9781135845469.
- Rivera Pelayo, Verónica (2015). Design and Application of Quantified Self Approaches for Reflective Learning in the Workplace. KIT Scientific. p. 15. ISBN 9783731504061.
- Sugerman, Deborah A. (2000). Reflective Learning: Theory and Practice. Kendall Hunt. p. 1. ISBN 9780787265618.
- Jasper, Melanie (2003). Beginning Reflective Practice. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes. pp. 1. ISBN 0748771174.
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