A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning

by Moon,Jennifer A.

• ISBN13: 9780415335157
• ISBN10: 0415335159
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-06-15
• Publisher: RoutledgeFalmer

Summary

Jennifer Moon adopts a methodical, integrated approach to reflective and experiential learning. The book features a rigorous analysis of the theory behind the techniques to establish exactly what is meant by reflective and experiential learning and how they relate to the process of learning. The final section of the book provides useful ideas for applying the models of learning, providing practical advice, tools, activities, and photocopiable resources that can be incorporated into teaching practice.

Author Biography

Jennifer A. Moon works in educational development at the University of Exeter.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Introduction	1	(8)
Part I A generic view of learning	9	(60)
1 The process of learning: the development of a generic view of learning	11	(21)
2 The framing of learning: the conception of the structure of knowledge	32	(12)
3 The framing of learning: emotion and learning	44	(14)
4 The framing of learning: approaches to learning	58	(11)
Part II Exploring reflective and experiential learning	69	(62)
5 Reflective and experiential learning: taking stock	71	(8)
6 The nature of reflective learning	79	(16)
7 The depth quality of reflective learning	95	(8)
8 Exploring experiential learning: the literature	103	(18)
9 Experiential learning and reflective learning: drawing it together	121	(10)
Part III Working with reflective and experiential learning	131	(100)
10 Introducing reflective activities to learners	133	(16)
11 Assessment issues	149	(9)
12 Enhancing reflective and experiential learning	158	(25)
Resources	183	(48)
Resource 1 The processes of writing reflectively: a map of reflective writing	184	(2)
Resource 2 Reflective writing: some initial guidance for students	186	(4)
Resource 3 A comparison of reflective writing and report or essay writing	190	(2)
Resource 4 Samples of reflective writing	192	(4)
Resource 5 The Park: an exercise in reflective writing	196	(8)
Resource 6 The Presentation: an exercise in reflective writing	204	(6)
Resource 7 Questions to support reflective writing	210	(2)
Resource 8 Dialogue: an exercise to develop reflective thinking and writing	212	(2)
Resource 9 A framework for reflective writing	214	(3)
Resource 10 The Dance Lesson: an exercise in reflective writing	217	(6)
Resource 11 Strategies for enhancing learning from everyday experience	223	(3)
Resource 12 An exercise on judgement	226	(1)
Resource 13 Footprints	227	(3)
Resource 14 Poetry as a form of capturing experience	230	(1)
Glossary	231	(4)
Bibliography	235	(13)
Index	248