Reflective Learning: Enhancing Academic Skills and Competencies

Reflective Learning

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION...............................................................................................................................4
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

INTRODUCTION
Reflective Learning refers to the use of the reflective models in a proper way so that the
management of the various types of needs and requirements can be done and thus the
conclusions and recommendations can be drawn in the right manner (Bylica, Roland and
Benjamins, 2021). These needs and requirements can be related with the development of
appropriate learning skills and abilities in the learners so that they are able to ensure that the
proper management of the syllabus in the Academic Subjects can be carried out by them in a
proper manner. In this report, a detailed discussion will be made on the way in which the use of
reflective learning can be made so that the past experience can be recounted and therefore the
rectifications can be made if necessary. In the report discussion will be made in the way in which
the use of reflection should be made as a student so that the enhancement in the skills and
competencies can be done in a proper manner.
MAIN BODY
Kolb's learning cycle- This is a model in which there are various types of stages. It is
necessary to properly understand this particular model so that the reflection can be made on the
past experience quite properly (Clapper and Leighton, 2020). This will therefore help in ensuring
that the rectifications can be made in the future if they are necessary. This cycle has various type
of stages. An explanation of these stages can be made as follows-
 Concrete Experience- This is the stage where the experience is undertaken. Therefore, it
can be stated that at this particular stage it is quite necessary that a person is able to fully
understand the experience which he/she is having which is quite helpful. As a student I
have been in various situations through which I have gained appropriate experience
which has helped me a lot in the future quite effectively and efficiently.
 Reflective Observation- This is the stage where the reflection on the experience is
provided. Thus, it can be stated that at this particular stage a person needs to make sure
that he/she is able to reflect back on the experience which he/she had quite appropriately
so that the right steps can be taken for the future. As a student I need to make sure that I
make these observations so that I am able to ensure that I can excel in my Academic
Subjects by learning from past mistakes.
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