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Reflective Learning

Adult and Lifelong Learning Theories

Reflective learning is a form of education in which the student reflects on their own learning experiences. One theory of reflective learning describes it as an intentional, complex process that recognizes the role of social context and experience, with the goal of clarifying and creating meaning about the self that leads, in turn, to a changed conceptual perspective.

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Reflective learning holds that a student deepens or changes their understanding of a subject by deliberately reflecting on their own learning experiences, an intentional process shaped by social context, aimed at clarifying and creating meaning about the self. 1
Origin Year
1938 1
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John Dewey, Thinkers
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  • Lead section
    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.
  • Development section
    Reflective learning is a development of the concept of experiential learning as propounded by John Dewey, who wrote Experience and Education in 1938.
  • Lead paragraph
    Reflective learning is a form of education in which the student reflects upon their learning experiences.
  • In Approach: Experiential Learning, Body
    Reflective learning is a development of the concept of experiential learning as propounded by John Dewey, who wrote Experience and Education in 1938.
  • In Group: Reflective and Work-Based Professional Learning, Lead
    Reflective learning is a form of education in which the student reflects upon their learning experiences.
  • Developed By: John Dewey, sections of the article
    Reflective learning is a development of the concept of experiential learning as propounded by John Dewey, who wrote Experience and Education in 1938.
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