The purpose of this article is to describe a paradigm of reflection that explicitly synthesizes varied perspectives of reflection into a coherent model grounded on the ancient conception of virtue. Previous conceptions of reflection have considered its moral implications and connections but have stopped short of claiming that reflection is…

Maps the intersection of cultural diversity, reflective teaching, and moral value, synthesizing them into a consistent model and exploring implications for teaching and teacher education. This model of reflection is phronesis, the virtue of thought that permits correct reasoning in decisions involving virtues of character. Illustrated by stories…