The critically reflective practitioner

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part 1. Understanding Reflective Practice

1. What is Reflective Practice?

Introduction

What reflective practice is not

The legacy of Schon

Integrating theory and practice

Critically reflective practice

Conclusion

2. Dimensions of Reflection

Introduction

The cognitive dimension: the power of thought

The affective dimension: reflecting on feelings

The values dimension: reflecting on values

Conclusion

3. Contexts for Reflection

Introduction

Personal reflective space

Dyadic reflective space

Group reflective space

Conclusion

Part 2. Making Reflective Practice a Reality

4. Using Strategies and Techniques

Introduction

Tools for promoting reflection

Conclusion

5. Recording and Assessing Reflection

Introduction

Why write reflective accounts?

When to write reflective accounts

Expectations of reflective accounts

Assessing reflective accounts

Conclusion

6. Barriers to Reflective Practice

Introduction

Time constraints

Waning commitment

Organizational culture

A lack of appropriate skills

Anxiety, fear or low confidence

Misunderstanding the nature of reflective practice

Conclusion

7. Conclusion: Rising to the Challenge

Introduction

Thinking

Thinking critically

Being self-aware

Capitalizing on learning

Supporting others

Being professional

Making practice work

Conclusion

Guide to Further Learning

References

Index