7.3 - Types of reflection

Which stage of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle involves actively experimenting with new ideas?

• Concrete Experience

• Reflective Observation

• Abstract Conceptualisation

• Active Experimentation

Answer explanation

Active Experimentation stage of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle involves actively experimenting with new ideas.

In Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle, which stage involves considering what you could have done differently?

• Description

• Feelings

• Evaluation

• Conclusion

Answer explanation

In Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle, the stage that involves considering what you could have done differently is the 'Conclusion' stage.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle?

• Concrete Experience

• Reflective Observation

• Critical Analysis

• Abstract Conceptualisation

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Critical Analysis because it is NOT a stage in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle.

In Boud, Keogh, and Walker’s model, what is the primary focus of the 'Return to Experience' stage?

• Reflecting on the experience

• Re-evaluating the experience

• Re-living the experience

• Reconstructing the experience

Answer explanation

In Boud, Keogh, and Walker’s model, the primary focus of the 'Return to Experience' stage is reflecting on the experience.

Which stage of Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle involves making sense of the experience?

• Description

• Analysis

• Evaluation

• Action Plan

Answer explanation

Analysis is the stage of Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle that involves making sense of the experience.

In Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, which stage involves observing and reflecting on the experience?

• Concrete Experience

• Reflective Observation

• Abstract Conceptualisation

• Active Experimentation

Answer explanation

In Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, the stage that involves observing and reflecting on the experience is Reflective Observation.

Which of the following is a key component of Design Thinking?

• Ideation

• Implementation

• Evaluation

• Reflection

Answer explanation

Ideation is a key component of Design Thinking as it involves generating and developing new ideas to solve problems creatively.

In Boud, Keogh, and Walker’s model, what is the purpose of the 'Re-evaluation' stage?

• To re-live the experience

• To re-assess the experience

• To re-construct the experience

• To re-interpret the experience

Answer explanation

In Boud, Keogh, and Walker’s model, the purpose of the 'Re-evaluation' stage is to re-assess the experience.

Which stage of Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle involves planning for future actions?

• Description

• Feelings

• Conclusion

• Action Plan

Answer explanation

The stage of Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle that involves planning for future actions is the 'Action Plan' stage.

In Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, which stage involves forming theories to explain observations?

• Concrete Experience

• Reflective Observation

• Abstract Conceptualisation

• Active Experimentation

Answer explanation

In Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle, the stage that involves forming theories to explain observations is Abstract Conceptualisation.