Why Use Productive Reflection?
Productive reflection is an extremely beneficial learning technique in that it promotes learning through thinking about what has been done, analysing it and taking lessons from it, whether it be that what has been done was working and successful, in which case you would consider why and continue doing so, or that it did not work, in which case you would also consider why and what needs to be changed. It also allows for employees to share ideas and gain new perspectives when discussion is generated following individual reflection.
It is a learning technique with a number of advantages and very few disadvantages. For more information on these please click here.
When to use it
According to John Dewey, reflection only began in the face of uncertainty or in a state of doubt and was used as a way to solve a problem. While reflection is still considered to be beneficial in times such as these it is also suggested that reflection can be beneficial in times when things have gone well or as they were intended. Reflecting on a day or process that went well can result in thinking about why it worked and how things can be done next time.
The video below discusses the use of reflective journalling in the workplace on a daily basis (when things go wrong, well or just as planned) and the benefits it has been proven to achieve.
It is a learning technique with a number of advantages and very few disadvantages. For more information on these please click here.
When to use it
According to John Dewey, reflection only began in the face of uncertainty or in a state of doubt and was used as a way to solve a problem. While reflection is still considered to be beneficial in times such as these it is also suggested that reflection can be beneficial in times when things have gone well or as they were intended. Reflecting on a day or process that went well can result in thinking about why it worked and how things can be done next time.
The video below discusses the use of reflective journalling in the workplace on a daily basis (when things go wrong, well or just as planned) and the benefits it has been proven to achieve.
This article by Carmen Nobel is titled Reflecting on Work Improves Job Performance and looks at some studies carried out as to the benefits of implementing reflective practices at work.
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So how exactly do I use this learning technique with my employees? |
For step-by-step instructions on how to put this learning technique into practice at your workplace please click the below link.
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