Edutopia Reflection: Let it marinate

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/let-it-marinate-reflection-closing-joshua-block

       How many times have we sat back and thought about something we had read.  What is being said? What does this really mean? In the article let it marinate: the importance of reflection and closing by Joshua Block, the author is emphasizing using the technique of Kolb's method of experiential learning in his religion course. The answers are not as clear when first looked at.  It takes reflecting back on the situation to determine what would be done differently, what worked, what did not. Block states "the strategic integration of meaningful closings and reflection into classroom practice gives students multiple avenues for engaging with complex ideas and allows more students to find broader meaning in their work."
      Working with the dental hygiene students is a cause for reflection in their performance, and evaluation of client outcomes.  Many times we reassess in post clinic after reflecting on the data presented. Did we miss material indicating a different diagnosis? What outcomes are changed from this reflection?  Should we offer additional treatment? These questions often spur on more change with the treatment plan. The reflection develops the critical thinking skill changing the way we process thought.


References

Block, J (2014) Edutopia: Let it marinate, reflection,closing. Retrieved from: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/let-it-marinate-reflection-closing-joshua-block

 McLeod, S (2013) Simply psychology learning kolb. Retrieved from:
http://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html