Modes of Reflection: Is it possible to use both individual and collective reflection to reconcile the ‘three-party knowledge interests’ in workplace learning?

The article discusses whether individual reflection and collective reflection mode together effectively fulfil the interest of the employer, the individual and the university, considered as the three party knowledge interests. The concept of experimental learning or individual reflective mode is identified as an effective process by the European University Lifelong Learning Network (EULLearN). In Great Britain, Assessment of Prior and/or Experiential Learning (APEL) is used as a process of identifying experimental learning. The concept of productive reflection is developed by D. Boud, P. Cressey and P. Docherty. It attempts to solve the conflicting demands of the employer and the learner and give an opportunity to the university to access organizational knowledge production.