The+organic+reflective+theory

This essay which is about existing reflecting theories and how they could apply to my practice should in theory start with their review but in the process of making this assessment my own theory starting emerging so today I will start with my own theory which will then refer to to clarify my beliefs. An organic learning theory. First imagine a tree made of:

__the roots which represent:__ the birth and the first few years of life, a necessary start where much information are integrated without much reflection

__The small up and down facing branches which are__ the short crippled attempts to learn or understand, often short lived and not affecting the main trunk

__We then have the main branches which come mostly in pairs on each side of the trunk__ They are a very important part as they represent learning and reflecting, they should always come in pairs to as they represent the 2 sides of reflection and learning from reflection. One looking back and reviewing information and situations with the other projecting and preparing for possible futures, this growth happen simulatanusly with the mind shifting continuously from one to the other. As time passes more learning and reflecting happens but this learning stays part of us, I I believe being an effective reflective practitioner or even a balanced human being we should be able to see and understand these driving forces which shapes us all.

__between the main branches and the trunc we find a nexus__ This represent the origin or the stimulation responsible for the reflection, it is the motivation factor and the driving force. Reflection cannot be forced onto us and without it learning is at best inefective if it happens at all.

__the necessary symmetry and connection of the main branches:__ they develop together like our mind jumping from the past to the future

__the problem with an asymmetrical growth : __ Only looking back at previous experiences or trying to anticipate a future without reflection can only causes serious leaning difficulties.

__the old branches:__ previous learning and reflection found in the distant past which are now part us.

__ the head: __ Where new learning will develop and make new growths using the strength of past experiences

Then imagine the forest and the necessary dependency of all the trees or imagine the lonely leaning tree on the side of the road battered by the wind.