Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development - Softcover

Bolton, Gillie E J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 144628235X ISBN 13: 9781446282359

Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Reflection and reflexivity invite critical, sensitive examination of practice, exploration of principles, concepts and ideas, and development of thoughtful self-awareness.

The Fourth Edition of this bestselling book explains how expressive and explorative writing, combined with in-depth group work or mentoring, can widen perspectives and give clarity of values, roles, and responsibilities. Step-by-step methods are grounded in carefully explained theories and values, and key terms such as reflection, reflexivity, critical, narrative, metaphor, mindfulness and complexity are clarified.

New to this edition:

• a clear route through the essentials of reflective practice
• greater clarity and representation of theoretical models
• a strong focus on ethical values
• in-depth examples and case studies from a range of courses
• clear summarization of each chapter’s key contents
• updated ‘Read to Learn’ sections and extended glossary
• discussion of writing in different cultures
• new online content including videos.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Gillie Bolton is an international authority on writing and author of a long publication list including nine books (one in 4^th Edition), academic papers (many in top ranking journals), as well as professional articles, poetry, and for a lay readership.  She has peer-reviewed for many journals and  has been a long serving editor of an academic and two professional journals.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 144628235X
• ISBN 13: 9781446282359
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 256