title: Experiential learning and critical thinking in nursing.
abstract: This article describes a continuing ethnographic study of critical thinking, reflection and experiential learning in nursing. The author examines the related theory and explains the terms of reference which underpin the study. Date analysis so far emphasises the importance of recognising positive and negative feelings associated with experiences, when engaging in reflection. She also outlines the precursors to effective and non-effective reflection implied by the data. It is suggested that there is no correct model for critical thinking and the author highlights the need for further research into effective and non-effective outcomes of reflection.
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authors.lastname: Wallace
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D017145:Models, Educational; D016294:Models, Nursing; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D013850:Thinking