This is a development of the concept of [[experientalexperiential learning]] as propounded by [[John Dewey]], who wrote ''[[Experience and Education (book)|Experience and Education]]'' in 1938. Later theorists include [[David A. Kolb|David Kolb]], [[David Boud]] and [[Donald Schön]].{{sfn|Rivera Pelayo|p=15}}{{sfn|Sugerman|p=1}} In a professional context, this is known as [[reflective practice]], wherein the use of the reflective process allows one to understand experiences differently and take action accordingly.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Beginning Reflective Practice|url=https://archive.org/details/beginningreflect00jasp|url-access=limited|last=Jasper|first=Melanie|publisher=Nelson Thornes|year=2003|isbn=0748771174|___location=Cheltenham|pages=[https://archive.org/details/beginningreflect00jasp/page/n11 1]}}</ref>
