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Developing the reflective teacher.

J M Scanlan·W M Chernomas
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The conceptual issues and research findings surrounding the meaning and use of reflection are examined in this paper and serve as a foundation for discussing significant assumptions and beliefs regarding the use of reflection in nursing education. The strengths and limitations of reflection are discussed. The paper links current knowledge about reflection to the development of reflective thinking and its use by nurse educators and suggests strategies to enhance this development.

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J M Scanlan, W M Chernomas. 1997. Developing the reflective teacher.. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2648.1997.19970251138.x

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