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#Creative collection by shon professional#

Donald Schonĭonald Schon was born in Boston in 1930 and raised in Brookline and Worcester.

#Creative collection by shon professional#

On this page we review his achievements and focus on three elements of his thinking: learning systems (and learning societies and institutions) double-loop and organizational learning (arising out of his collaboration with Chris Argyris) and the relationship of reflection-in-action to professional activity. This interest in improvisation and structure was mirrored in his academic writing, most notably in his exploration of professional’s ability to ‘think on their feet’.

Significantly, he was also an accomplished pianist and clarinettist – playing in both jazz and chamber groups. Note: I have used Donald Schon rather than Donald Schön (which is the correct spelling) as English language web search engines (and those using them!) often have difficulties with umlauts).ĭonald Alan Schon (1930-1997) trained as a philosopher, but it was his concern with the development of reflective practice and learning systems within organizations and communities for which he is remembered.

the reflective practitioner – reflection-in- and –on-action.

public and private learning and the learning society.

We explore his work and some of the key themes that emerge. His innovative thinking around notions such as ‘the learning society’, ‘double-loop learning’ and ‘reflection-in-action’ has become part of the language of education. Donald Schon made a remarkable contribution to our understanding of the theory and practice of learning. Donald Schon (Schön): learning, reflection and change.