ERIC Number: EJ844460
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 5
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When You Reflect Are You Also Being Reflexive?
Ryan, Thomas
Ontario Action Researcher, v8 n1 article 2 2005
To benefit from reflective and reflexive actions there is a need to contrast these two terms to understand what each is and is not. Both terms can indicate a level and concern for self-development. For instance, to be reflexive is to self-examine, to consider internal conversation, and use this voice to guide, support, and enhance work. Reflexivity is linked to introspection and the moment of action. Reflection is the act of looking upon the action after it has passed. The term reflexivity is less common yet there are several forms of reflexivity. Becoming aware of the types of reflexivity and the relationship with reflection helps researchers make sense of their own reflexivity and reflections. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Reflection, Transformative Learning, Learning Processes, Definitions, Semantics, Intellectual Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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