PROFESSIONAL REFLECTION: STRUCTURE AND MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
УДК 159.955.4
Abstract
Introduction: The relevance of the study lies in the fact that human reflexive capabilities, their ability to understand themselves in the world, and analyze their professional activities in order to improve their effectiveness, are becoming increasingly important. In this regard, a psychological analysis of the reflexive manifestations of an individual, related to the concepts of professional reflection, reflexivity, and reflexive abilities, becomes relevant. Professional reflection is considered as the ability of an individual to understand and evaluate themselves in their profession, and to achieve professional growth. Therefore, a psychological analysis of the reflexive manifestations of an individual in their professional activities becomes important and relevant. These issues have not been sufficiently studied in psychology. The purpose of this study is to identify the essential characteristics of professional reflection and determine its structure. Materials and methods: The study is based on a personal and activity-based approach, which suggests that the development of professional reflection is dependent on activities that shape experience and promote personal and professional growth. To achieve the research goal, the following theoretical methods were used: analysis, synthesis of psychological and pedagogical literature, generalization, and specification. Results: the essential characteristics of professional reflection are presented, the main approaches in foreign and domestic psychology to the study of reflection in general and professional reflection in particular are identified, and reflexive mechanisms are described. Professional reflection is considered as a unity of two components: reflection as a property of consciousness and reflection as a professional component. The types of reflection (intellectual, cooperative, personal, and communicative) are identified, and its structure is determined. Various interpretations of professional reflection are presented. Conclusions: This study clarifies and expands the understanding of reflection, reflexivity, professional reflection, and the specifics of its development, and contributes to psychological science. The results of this study will be useful for psychologists and other specialists who study this issue.
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