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In a summary of “Ignatian Pedagogy: A Practical Approach,” Sharon J. Korth describes the importance of reflection in Jesuit education:

“Reflection and discernment were integral parts of Ignatius’ learning process. Reflection is a thoughtful reconsideration of some subject matter, experience, idea, purpose, or spontaneous reaction, in order to grasp its significance more fully. Thus, reflection is the process by which meaning surfaces in human experience by understanding the truth being studied more clearly; understanding the sources of one’s sensations or reactions in the consideration; deepening one’s understanding of the implications for oneself and others; achieving personal insights into events, ideas, truths, or the distortion of truth; coming to an understanding of who I am…and who I might be in relation to others. Reflection is a formative and liberating process that forms the conscience of learners in such a manner that they are led to move beyond knowing to undertake action.”