This paper presents some theoretical and interdisciplinary perspectives that might inform the design and development of information and communications technology (ICT) tools to support reflective inquiry during e-learning. The role of why-questioning provides the focus of discussion and is guided by literature that spans critical thinking, inquiry-based and problem-based learning, storytelling,...

This paper discusses how an inquiry-support software, the Progress Portfolio, can help students engage in reflective inquiry. We argue that self-regulation is one of the most critical components of reflective inquiry and present an empirical case of how the Progress Portfolio tool was designed to enable students to become self-regulated in their learning. Even though there is a rich literature ...

This paper explores the notion of an inquiring system based on reflective dialogue. The term “reflective dialogue” draws from “dialogue” as used by J. Krishnamurti, noted philosopher and David Bohm, eminent physicist and philosopher. A reflective dialogue offers an inquiry approach in which self-awareness, intuition, reflection, and listening are key elements; where participants are observing t...

The purpose of this inquiry was to construct a model for facilitation of critical reflective practice, based on thorough analysis of the main concepts (critical thinking and reflection), related viewpoints, models and theories; and the data gathered and analyzed during, the naturalistic inquiry. The constructed model evolved from empirical observations, intuitive insights of the inquirer and fr...