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Editorial
. 2024 Sep 24;35(1):503-507.
doi: 10.1007/s40670-024-02173-y. eCollection 2025 Feb.

A critical Exploration of Theoretical Frameworks for Reflective Learning: Reflections from a Faculty Development Workshop

Chew-Fei Sow  1 , Supathiratheavy Rasiah  2 , Hui Meng Er  3
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Editorial

A critical Exploration of Theoretical Frameworks for Reflective Learning: Reflections from a Faculty Development Workshop

Chew-Fei Sow et al. Med Sci Educ. .

Abstract

Faculty training in reflective practice is essential, given the importance of this skill for health professionals. There are several reflective practice frameworks available; however, facilitators' experiences with these frameworks vary depending on the learning context (i.e. various types of teaching and learning activities). This commentary discusses the practicality of four reflective learning frameworks, i.e. Kolb's experiential learning framework, Gibbs' reflective cycle, Schön's reflective practice model, and the "What" model. Integrating the "What" model into the Gibbs' reflective cycle or Kolb's experiential learning framework is recommended to enhance learners' comprehension and application of the reflective process through a simple and practical approach.

Keywords: Faculty development; Reflective models; Reflective training; Reflective writing.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of InterestThe authors declare no competing interests.

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