Answer to Question #227604 in English for Madiri

Question

One of the attributes of a good teacher is the ability to reflect . What does it mean to be a reflective practitioner ?

Answer 1

A reflective practitioner is one who has the capacity to reflect in, through and on practice in order to improve performance. He is a practitioner who develops using reflection to acquire knowledge and experience giving him the ability to choose the appropriate action for handling an arisen problem. He is a professional who critically reflects upon his own practice and hence further develops his or her practical theories.