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“…the way that we learn from an experience in order to
understand and develop practice”
(Jasper 2003)
We reflect on everyday problems and situations all the time: What went well?
What didn’t? Why? How do I feel about it? Reflection is a means of
processing thoughts and feelings about an incident, or a difficult day…and
gives us a chance to come to terms with our thoughts and feelings about it.
Reflection can be particularly useful in dealing with a difficult or challenging
situation. This type of reflection may take place when we have had time to
stand back from something, or talk it through, as in: ‘on reflection, I think you
might be right’, or ‘on second thoughts, I realise I was upset because…’ This
type of more focused reflection can lead to a new way of reacting in or
approaching a situation next time.
When you think and write reflectively as part of your academic studies, you
are expected to record the process of your reflection, and identify and
evaluate the learning that comes from it.
Whatever you are reflecting on, the following points are important:
Reflection is an exploration and explanation of events – not just a
description.
Reflection often involves revealing anxieties, errors and weaknesses, as
well as strengths and successes.
It is usually necessary to select just the most significant parts of the event
or idea on which you’re reflecting. Don’t try to tell the whole story, or you
will end up only describing rather than reflecting.
It is often useful to reflect forward to the future – when you might do
something differently as a result of reflecting – as well as reflecting back
on the pas
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