The overall objective of this webinar is to provide oral health care educators with theoretical and practical applications for integrating biomedical content through reflective practices. Theoretical concepts, such as those from John Dewey’s philosophy of experiential learning and David Kolb’s Cycle of Experiential Learning, will be considered, laying the foundation for reflection as a crucial step in knowledge development. The webinar will frame the use of reflection through the lens of biomedical science as a practical way to assist students, moving beyond rote memorization to applied, integrated thinking. Beyond theory, strategies for integrating biomedical content into reflective activities will be considered for a variety of educational settings: traditional lectures, labs, problem-based learning, team-based learning and case-based learning. The webinar will conclude with an analysis of perceived barriers and solutions to barriers in the use of effective reflection. 

This webinar is presented by the ADEA Section on Integrated Clinical and Biomedical Applied Sciences (ICABS). Learn more about joining this Section, as well as ADEA's other Sections and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) online.    

Learning Objectives 

• Describe reflection in health care education as a metacognitive process for fostering self-awareness, professional identity and critical thinking. 
• Explain the role of reflection in bridging theoretical biomedical knowledge with clinical practice. 
• Describe methods of reflection that foster deep learning and professional growth in varied pedagogies. 
• Describe barriers to the use of reflective practices and strategies to overcome them. 

Original Release Date: January 27, 2026 

Expiration Date: January 27, 2029 

Teaching Methods: Self-instruction

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Disclaimer

The purpose of this program is to educate and inform. Information provided in this program is not a substitute for professional care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests at this presentation express their own experience, opinions and conclusions, which do not necessarily reflect those of their employer or any organization or group with whom they may be affiliated. Expressed viewpoints and opinions by speaker(s), presenter(s), guest(s) and/or facilitator(s) are also not those of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), ADEA staff or the ADEA Board of Directors. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy should not be construed as an endorsement by ADEA.

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ADEA designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credits.

CE credit is awarded for overall participation in the ADEA The Role of Student Reflection in Health Care Education Pedagogy: Bridging Theory & Practice webinar.

All speakers agree that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation.

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