What Reflection is About

As an ECEC student and educator, you are expected to develop the ability to learn from educational theories, childcare practices and policies as part of your programme of development and your practice. When it comes to the education of children, things are rarely black and white so developing a capacity to examine different perspectives about education and care is important. Reflection is a key tool to help you to support your continuous development during your programme of study and also as you continue in practice. By reflecting on your learning experiences, you are taking the time to think analytically about what happened, what you can learn from what happened and what you could do differently next time.