Theoretical Literature as a Reflective Lens

Brookfield's final reflective lens explores scholarly literature as a "mirror to hold up against our every- day teaching practices." The literature I chose to explore and apply to my teaching practices is "Using Technology to Foster Reflection in Higher Education" by Katrina Strampel and Ron Oliver. These authors portend that that, although reflection is a complex process, it can be encouraged in the right context. Instructors will know students are reaching high levels of reflection if they produce critically evaluated work and can apply and transfer their knowledge to various situations. The real issue standing in the way of tertiary students becoming autonomous reflective thinkers, then, appears to be the lack of opportunity in the classroom. With this mind providing the opportunity for students to become reflective thinker is in my hands. I can individually make a difference by creating an environment that encourages reflective thinking. What would that look like...?