Part 1. Understanding Reflective Practice
1. What is Reflective Practice?
What reflective practice is not
Integrating theory and practice
Critically reflective practice
2. Dimensions of Reflection
The cognitive dimension: the power of thought
The affective dimension: reflecting on feelings
The values dimension: reflecting on values
3. Contexts for Reflection
Personal reflective space
Part 2. Making Reflective Practice a Reality
4. Using Strategies and Techniques
Tools for promoting reflection
5. Recording and Assessing Reflection
Why write reflective accounts?
When to write reflective accounts
Expectations of reflective accounts
Assessing reflective accounts
6. Barriers to Reflective Practice
A lack of appropriate skills
Anxiety, fear or low confidence
Misunderstanding the nature of reflective practice
7. Conclusion: Rising to the Challenge
Guide to Further Learning