Which sequence best describes the Reflective Practitioner Theory's process?

• A. Describe, Feelings, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, Action/Plan
• B. Describe, Evaluation, Analysis, Feelings, Conclusion, Action
• C. Feelings, Describe, Evaluation, Analysis, Conclusion, Action
• D. Evaluation, Describe, Analysis, Feelings, Conclusion, Action

Answer: (A)

Reflective practice moves from concrete experience to learning and improvement. It starts by describing what happened in clear, factual terms, which grounds reflection in the actual event and avoids jumping to conclusions. Then it invites you to name your feelings about the situation, because emotions can shape how you judge what occurred, and recognizing them helps keep judgment fair. Next comes evaluation of the outcomes—what went well and what didn’t—before digging deeper with analysis to uncover why things happened the way they did and what patterns may be at play. From that analysis you draw conclusions or insights, and finally you formulate an action plan to apply what you’ve learned to future practice. This sequence—description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion, action—keeps reflection structured and actionable, which is essential for becoming a more effective practitioner. Other orders mix these elements in ways that can bias judgment or skip grounding in the actual event, making the reflection less useful.