The concept 'Reflection' being the most vital aspect of our study, I decided to reread some articles from (Moon 1999) and Dewey's Reflective studies, Rereading them threw some new insights.
Reflection always starts from where we are. Usually, when we reflect we find ourselves in a new situation while expressing we end up reflecting complex things which may be associated with a range of feelings, or experiences which may be emotional or spiritual or anything.
Dewey describes reflection as a specialized form of thinking, that turns a subject over in the mind and project it as a serious thought. Each learner finds their own way of reflecting in different contexts that often influence their learning methods.
Research suggests that there is a fundamental difference between adopting deep approach and surface approach reflection. A deep reflection is where a learner intends to understand the meaning of the material, willing to integrate it into one's practice along with previous ideas, either reconsidering or altering one's understanding if necessary..however, the new ideas are filed carefully.
whereas, in a surface approach a learner tend to memorize the material as it is, not trying to understand its relation to previous ideas, or consider the purpose of reflection. apparently, there is an evidence that it is by challenging learners with ill-structured material of learning, that they improve their cognitive ability. (King and Kitchner,1994)
Thus, my understanding is that deep reflections are necessary when we are reflecting on any professional behavior, along with critical analysis providing explanations associated with different contexts. while Reflecting, if the mental state changes, then the view might also change. such exercises enable recognition of issues and construct new knowledge.
Hope this make sense...!
Reflection always starts from where we are. Usually, when we reflect we find ourselves in a new situation while expressing we end up reflecting complex things which may be associated with a range of feelings, or experiences which may be emotional or spiritual or anything.
Dewey describes reflection as a specialized form of thinking, that turns a subject over in the mind and project it as a serious thought. Each learner finds their own way of reflecting in different contexts that often influence their learning methods.
Research suggests that there is a fundamental difference between adopting deep approach and surface approach reflection. A deep reflection is where a learner intends to understand the meaning of the material, willing to integrate it into one's practice along with previous ideas, either reconsidering or altering one's understanding if necessary..however, the new ideas are filed carefully.
whereas, in a surface approach a learner tend to memorize the material as it is, not trying to understand its relation to previous ideas, or consider the purpose of reflection. apparently, there is an evidence that it is by challenging learners with ill-structured material of learning, that they improve their cognitive ability. (King and Kitchner,1994)
Thus, my understanding is that deep reflections are necessary when we are reflecting on any professional behavior, along with critical analysis providing explanations associated with different contexts. while Reflecting, if the mental state changes, then the view might also change. such exercises enable recognition of issues and construct new knowledge.
Hope this make sense...!
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