Good facilitation can assure this occurs in a safe and democratic way. The most basic form this reflection takes is the reflection circle. In this forum the tools of good facilitation are used and questions are raised that start participants thinking about their experiences and their learning. Facilitators should not be separated out by standing up or speaking at a podium. A reflection question is posed by the facilitator and participants are encouraged to respond.
Good facilitation is crucial to effective full group participation.
Questions can be flexible and flow from the developing discussion, or can incorporate slightly more structure following a particular theme identified for the reflection session. Following is a list of sample questions for a reflection circle. Describe the people you met at the service site. Name three things that stuck in your mind about the service experience. Describe the atmosphere of the service site.