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Abstract
Reflective practice plays a central role in experiential learning by transforming experience into meaningful knowledge and professional growth. While experiential learning emphasizes active engagement and real-world tasks, reflection ensures cognitive processing, critical analysis, and transfer of learning to future contexts. Drawing on Kolb’s experiential learning cycle and Schön’s theory of reflective practice, this paper explores how reflection enhances autonomy, metacognition, and continuous development. Reflective strategies such as journaling, peer feedback, and guided questioning support deeper understanding and professional competence formation. The study argues that reflection is not an optional supplement but a foundational mechanism in sustainable experiential education.
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