"We do not learn from experience......We learn from reflecting on experience." - John Dewey NCERT Journal of Education Bhogayata (2000) asserts that "Reflective practice is required because the teachers of the future should be reflective decision makers in terms of thoughtful persons intrinsically motivated to analyze a situation, set goals, plan and monitor action, evaluate results and reflect on their own professional thinking" (p.117). Reflective Practice is a method of assessing our own

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... ghts and actions, for the purpose of personal learning and development. It is highly relevant and helpful towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD). It's also very helpful in teaching and developing young people and children. 3. Gosh, 2015, asserts it is not only desirable but almost essential to create reflective prospective teachers who can deal with the complexities of the field of education.