"Reflection on action is the retrospective contemplation of practice in order to uncover the knowledge used in a particular situation, by analysing and interpreting the information recalled. The reflective practitioner may speculate how the situation might have been handled differently and what other knowledge would have been helpful." Burns and Bulman 2000, p.5

It is reflection on action that is mostly considered in this RLO as reflection in action is difficult to quantify.

Reflection in Action