Table 2

Operational indicators of the reflection process

Aspect of the reflection process

Indicators

Reviewing the experience

1.

The ability to describe an event/situation adequately.

2.

The ability to identify essential elements and to describe own thoughts and feelings

Critical analysis

3.

The ability to ask searching questions.

4.

The ability to answer searching questions and being aware of the frames of references in use.

Reflective outcome

5.

The ability to draw conclusions.

6.

The ability to describe concrete learning goals and plans for future action.

Koole et al. BMC Medical Education 2011 11:104   doi:10.1186/1472-6920-11-104