Talk and action tend to inhabit distinct and separate worlds, especially when there is a clear demarcation line between doing and reviewing. The more separate these worlds, the less likely it is that learning from experience is happening. Active reviewing brings these worlds closer together, by narrowing the gap between theory and practice. An improved confidence in translating words into action, trying out ideas, making decisions happen, and turning plans into reality Soundly based resolutions and action plans. The transition of learning from a course is more likely to happen if plans for the future have already been rehearsed in some way while on the course.
Language is more likely to be used accurately, responsibly and sensitively.
When language and action are no longer 'safely' separated, the quality of communication can only improve. There is a risk that active reviewing might be seen as 'anti-language' or as an attack on the value of verbal reviewing. It is the trainer's responsibility to maintain a suitable balance between language, action and any other media which are used for reviewing. Active reviewing methods simply extend the choices available for learning from experience. It is useful to have a wide range of options instantly available when reviewing.