reflection-on-action in English

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Etymology: From reflection + on + action. Coined by Donald Schön in 1983 in his book The Reflective Practitioner. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|reflection|on|action}} reflection + on + action, {{coin|en|Donald Schön|in=1983}} Coined by Donald Schön in 1983 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} reflection-on-action (uncountable)

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"reflection-on-action" meaning in English

Noun