Reflective Learning and Writing in Business and Management: A Semester-wise Analysis

Introduction to business
operation and
management

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................................1
1. A reflection of semester 1 and the learning which is used to improve the outcomes of the
learning in semester 2 .................................................................................................................1
2. reflections of semester 2..........................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Reflective learning and writing is the process of education which help students to
improve their skills, knowledge and experience of learning as well as aware about their future
plans. By the reflecting writing and learning practises the students can increase their motivation
and engagement in the classroom to acquiring knowledge for future development and higher
grades. Reflective learning practises refers to the exercise of students so they pursue and engage
in continuous learning procedure (Thrassou & et. al. 2022). There are two models of reflective
learning which is Kolb's experimental learning theory and Gibb's Reflective cycle. One of the
model is Kolb's experimental learning theory it was developed in 1984 by David Kolb which
presented four level of reflective learning. Second is Gibb's Reflective cycle it was introduced in
1988 by Graham Gibbs. It provide a structure to writing from experience and education which
can be evaluated by making mistakes then the students will correct it in their future practises.
Kolb's experimental learning theory is a strong academic theory in overall writing
development which helps students and learner to take initiative for their own learning and
growth. By using this approach the learner can face their challenges and threats and make
effective decision for better career. On the other hand, Gibbs' reflective learning cycle helps the
students and learner to develop their knowledge from their own mistakes as well as experiences.
This approach has six steps in its learning cycle which helps them in reflecting their mistakes or
experience at the workplace. It is the process of self assessment of learner in their academic
learning process (Shao & et. al. 2022). There are various method used in the both semesters are
group discussions on recent trends, face to face live sessions, group activities and assessments,
learning from class lectures, live seminars and many other program. In the following report, it
covers about the concepts and applications of these theories in the leaning process. Further, it
covers reflection that will be related to learning in the form of assignment tasks performed by
students in the academic learning.
DESCRIPTION
1. A reflection of semester 1 and the learning which is used to improve the outcomes of the
learning in semester 2
In the starting of my semester, the teacher and my classmate helps me to adapt and adjust
in the environment of institute. The teachers of institute make many efforts to provide healthy
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Reflective learning essay.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Main body........................................................................................................................................3
Reflect and explain the impacts of COVID-19 on the Hospitality, travel and leisure..............3
Describe the use of formative feedback to inform and improve submissive assessed work....4
Identify the cultural and behavioral expectations of studying for a degree in business and
management..............................................................................................................................5
Explain the importance of peer-to-peer support and team working to enhance learning
experience.................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................6
References........................................................................................................................................7

Introduction
Reflective learning refers to a process in which students reflect up on their experiences that they
have. It is a form of education that guides the students about the situation they face and also
about how they can perform better if the situation again arises (Díaz, I., 2021.). By this method
students become more aware about the situation and it will also enhances their observation as
well as their thinking processes which is extremely beneficial for students. It is not only
beneficial for the student but are also effective for teachers. It helps the teachers or instructors in
gaining knowledge about the topics that are clear in the minds of students and will also help in
focusing on the topics that need more attention. Reflective learning is one of the learning styles
that has become really efficient and effective in the education sector (Dressler and et. al., 2018.).
In this report, understanding and importance of reflective learning in business and management
is discussed. Also significance of use of formative feedback and submissive feedback are given.
This report will cover the cultural and behavioral expectations from business and management
degree will be discussed along with importance of peer to peer support.
Main body
Reflect and explain the impacts of COVID-19 on the Hospitality, travel and leisure.
The major effect of the pandemic is on the hospitality industry. The hospitality industry is
severely affected by the pandemic and their is severe loss to the industry (Ying, Y. and
Seabrook, C., 2019.). In order to reflect on the situation of the industry I am going to apply
Gibbs Model of reflection which will help in gaining an in depth knowledge about the situation
of the hospitality, travel and leisure industry.
Description: It refers to the description of the experience of the situation that has
currently happened. In context to hospitality and leisure, the pandemic started and it shut all the
travelling facilities in the countries so that the virus can e stopped from spreading.
Feeling: It refers to the thoughts about the situation (Prashantham, S. and Floyd, S.W.,
2019.). In case of hospitality and travel, at that point of time their was a fear in the minds of
people that the virus is spreading and it should be stopped at any cost.
Evaluation: It refers to the evaluation of the situation whether it was good or bad. In case
of travel and leisure, the situation was really bad as people were dying and no one was willing to
travel and the government has also put restrictions on travelling.