Most literature on reflection is based on the works of philosopher, John Dewey (1933) who defined reflection in his early work as the "active, persistent and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in light of the grounds that support it" (p.7 as cited in Chetcuti, 1992, p.238). ... The benefits of reflective teaching are well-known and supported by an abundance of literature. ... According to Dewey, thought offers an escape from "routine action" where individuals are passive and guided by tradition, instincts, habits, authority and societal constraints ...

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Guided tours of the canyon, donkey rides, hotels and lodges, observatories with pay-per-view telescopes and more things so courteously provided by the Park Service "improved" the sight, letting the average tourist see the canyon to its fullest. ... He uses the situation of a young boy finding a dogfish and exploring it as opposed to the college student studying it for a grade in a laboratory. ... Because the first man reads for the sheer pleasure of reading a great new piece of literature. ... Percy suggests that, while the students studying their respective assignments are good, even necess...

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