Thinking about Reflection. ?

This will mainly be of interest to students on the first module (WBS3730).

We know that reflection (of the critical, questioning type) is an essential element of professional practice in any discipline. We know this because practices and contexts change over time. So while we might be educated or taught how to respond to a given situation, we cannot predict how to respond to a future situation, one that may be difficult to imagine or predict. Critical reflection is the thinking process by which we adapt to the changing face of our professional and personal lives.

One way I like to think of reflection is as a practice in itself. As a practice, it is a skill that can be developed, honed, changed and generally experimented with to see how it can be used to good effect.

I posted a while ago on this, and think it is still relevant and may be helpful to you as you further explore what critical reflection means to you: What reflection might look like?