Reflecting with purpose is a powerful way to think about what you learned. In professions like Nursing, reflection is integral to professional development (see the video “Why Develop Reflective Practice?” (linked above). In most professions, reflection plays a role in goal-setting and measuring progress toward one’s goals.
The term “reflection” may be defined in many ways, ranging from description to analysis. Researchers such as John Dewey and Carol Rodgers have identified phases of reflection to promote growth in thinking and learning. Want to find out more about reflective practice and how to use it successfully in college? Attend a SASC “Reflective Practice” workshop to learn about the phases of reflection. Also, try out an AI tool that was created to help users reflect more deeply.
