The following information was found on the website
http://www.ltag.education.tas.gov.au/focus/reflectivethink/default.htm
A focus on Reflective thinking
The Thinking Essential Learning brings the processes of inquiry and reflection to all questions and investigations.
In particular, the Reflective thinking key element supports learners to develop an understanding that to think reflectively is a deliberate process, affected by emotions and motivations. Learners who can think reflectively understand:
that decisions about right and wrong choices are based on an agreed set of ethical principles
how to think about, describe and improve their own thinking and learning
in what ways experiences, emotions, beliefs and cultural perspectives affect thinking and create differences between self and others
the importance of being open to new possibilities and perceptions pertaining to the ideas of self and others
that dialogue is essential in developing fair-minded positions.
The Reflective thinking key element has three dimensions
Thinking about thinking
Understanding and caring about different perspectives
Ethical reasoning