Transforming learning from being a productive knowledge acquisition process to an active social interaction activity is a necessity in working towards creating an active learning environment. Empowering students to take responsibility not only for their own learning but also that of their peers, developing critical thinking and problem solving skills have been at the heart of a model employed with undergraduate students enrolled in a Freshman English course in an English medium university. The aim of this presentation will be to provide an overview as well as insights into the tasks and processes applied which have resulted in students developing skills in reflexivity through critically analyzing this learning experience.