Most of us must have realized that,
we learn faster & better when we see or do things practically rather theoretical
knowledge. Learning is both an active
and reflective process. Though we learn by doing, constructing, building,
talking, and writing, we also learn by thinking about events, activities and
experiences. This convergence of experiences (action) and thought (reflection)
combines to create new knowledge. Both action and reflection are essential
ingredients in the construction of knowledge. This concept is applicable not
only to school & colleges but even in corporate sector. Modern management
believes in the concept of “action + reflection=learning” & hence more
& more organizations are providing their manpower with learning while
earning facilities. Implementing ARL programmes has helped organizations
develop leaders, boosting high-performing teams and deal with long-term
behaviour change.
Studies have indicated that most of
us remember close to 70 per cent of what we read and hear. Out of the same, we
recollect and understand 70 per cent (of what we remember). We try to apply 70
per cent of that understood. Hence, it is approximately 35 per cent of what we
read and apply. In contrast, those who learn as a reflection of their actions
would be more effective in applying and sharing the same knowledge. Thus, the beginning
of Action-Reflection-Learning.
“Wisdom
is not something theoretical but highly practical: it is to know the right
thing to do at the specific moment in the particular circumstances and then to
actually do it.”
I would like to conclude “Action-reflection-learning” is to act;
to reflect on those actions and learn from that reflection. This concept is not only useful for career but
also for personal growth & development. Put your heart into your actions, replicate
your actions in your brain & the learning is for a life time.
