But that dose not
mean that observation of uncaring behaviors always lead
to positive learning. It was also evidenced by Baingana
et al. that repeated negative learning experiences may
adversely impact the development of professionalism
among health professions students [42], which was also
mentioned in our study findings. The key is how to
transform uncaring observation into constructive learning
about caring. In this study, we knew from students’
perspectives that reflective dialogue with competent
mentors/supervisors about their negative experiences
could transform negative experience into understanding
and facilitate the learning about caring, which means
that reflective practice can facilitate professional development
of caring practice. This is supported by research
findings that reflection enhances development of professionalism
by offsetting the impact of negative role modeling
[48], professionalism being learned by experiences
coupled with reflection and discussion [42], and opportunity
for reflection must exist hand in hand with
role modeling [37]. The core idea underpinning reflective
practice is that humans have the capacity to consider
in introspective manner, the activities that they are engaged
in and then moderate their future activities, which
means that reflective practice helps ‘deep’ learning take
place [49].