Reflective learning allows people to analyse and improve on how they learn. It's an important part of individual learning and brings theory and practice together by allowing you to look back and reflect on your actions. This then helps to develop critical thinking and analytical skills. When people reflect on their own learning process, it allows them to discover what makes them learn to their full potential, and what methods and techniques they find most effective. They can also work out which methods didn't work so they are able to change and do things differently to make it suit their preferred method.
Reflective learning can be recorded in various ways such as writing a diary, journal or even writing small notes. By making records it maskes it easier to reflect back on and prevents you from forgetting things. It also allows you to record your personal developement which allows you to see what methods work and which didn't.
Reflective learning is often needed and can be very useful. It's regularly used as a part of a practice-based assignment, project or work placement. Improving your reflection skills also enhances your learning experience, and reflection is increasingly used by employers.
