by Contributor | Sep 23, 2022 | Reflection, Reflection as an Academic Discipline, The Practical Uses of Reflection
For millennia humans have solved extraordinary problems as well as taken advantage of great opportunities through the use of a variety of mental processes. These have been described by various names including meditation, contemplation, introspection and concentration...
by Atticus Atlas | Sep 13, 2022 | How to Reflect, Reflection, Reflection as an Academic Discipline
They propose that as we reflect on new ideas and knowledge, we can stand back to gain new insights as patterns emerge to create a more holistic picture. Like seeing stars in the night sky – it can be difficult to see them at first – we see just a black sky...
by Atticus Atlas | Sep 13, 2022 | How to Reflect, Reflection, Reflection as an Academic Discipline
Gibbs’ model is an effective tool to help reflect after a given experience, and is a useful model if new to reflection as it is broken down into clearly defined sections. Feelings: The practitioner is encouraged to explore any thoughts or feelings they had at the time...
by Atticus Atlas | Sep 13, 2022 | How to Reflect, Reflection, Reflection as an Academic Discipline
Kolb developed a four-stage reflective model. His Learning Cycle highlights reflective practice as a tool to gain conclusions and ideas from an experience. First, practitioners have a concrete experience. This means experiencing something new for the first time in...
by Atticus Atlas | Sep 13, 2022 | How to Reflect, Reflection, Reflection as an Academic Discipline
The Art of Self-Scrutiny The act of self-reflection is a ‘spiritual act’ by taking time out to connect the inner-self with the outer world. A view, Olsen suggests, that parallels Florence Nightingale’s thoughts that providing nursing care to others can be a spiritual...
