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Week 20. What is reflection. A proposed 5 component model

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I like structures and frameworks, particularly when communicating abstract concepts. Reflection, in one definition by Sandars 2009 is a metacognitive process, I don’t think one can get more abstract than that.


However, reflection is a complex construct for which the literature does not provide a consensual definition (Nguyen). The lack of a common explicit understanding impedes my practical efforts to apply reflection to best effect.  Nguyen conducted a systematic review of the literature on reflection, and synthesised a consensus definition (below). The definition includes several layers, and the concept of self change is the endpoint.
Nguyen 2014
According to Nguyen, the reflective process is different from just thinking, as it is aimed at my own understanding of the problem rather than just trying to solve it. Bring in and considering affect, and why I think or feel that way. But it is more than just my thoughts and actions, that is only the first level. 
Nguyen synthesised a 5 component model, it is yet another pyramid diagram. 
Each level has specific definitions and examples, expanded upon in the article, linked below. I will use this 5 component model to structure my reflections, to ensure I get to the deepest level, that of self. This gets very meta. Here is an extract from this paper on Self.



 
References

Nguyen, Q. D., Fernandez, N., Karsenti, T., & Charlin, B. (2014). What is reflection? A conceptual analysis of major definitions and a proposal of a five‐component model. Medical education, 48(12), 1176-1189. available from

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