1. Using a Database Application to Support Reflective Practice.
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Vallance, Michael
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REFLECTIVE learning , *TEACHER training , *COMPUTER network resources , *LEARNING , *UNIVERSITIES & colleges - Abstract
The article discusses the tools that can be used to facilitate reflective practice, or reflection, as part of the learning process. Reflective practice can be used to support teachers as they begin to use more considered, cognitive actions in their teaching, making them better teachers. T. Farrell proposed a five-component model to support reflective practice, which is taught as part of a communication course at a modern science university in Japan using digital resources such as Wikipedia. These five steps are aimed at helping new undergraduate university students consider their learning as reflective practice. Recommendations for implementing reflective practice are also included.
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- 2008
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