by Barbara Bassot (Author)
This is the second edition of Barbara Bassot's hugely popular book is a uniquely inspiring introduction to critically reflective practice. Using bite-sized theory combined with plentiful guidance and supporting activities, this book gives the reader a place to reflect on their learning and use writing as a tool for developing their thinking.
Critical reflection is an essential skill for anyone undertaking qualifying professional programmes such as social work, nursing, health, teaching, childhood studies and youth and community work degrees. Whether being taught as a discrete module or as a major theme embedded in all teaching, this is essential reading for anyone wanting to improve their practise and deliver the best service possible.
Format: Diary
Pages: 184
Edition: 2
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 05 Aug 2016
ISBN 10: 1137603488
ISBN 13: 9781137603487
Book Overview: Praise for the last edition: 'I welcome this immensely practical approach to enabling students to develop their skills and understanding of writing reflectively. It is packed full of useful exercises which encourage the reader to try techniques and explore approaches to what is a very challenging task.'- Melanie Jasper, Professor of Nursing, Head of College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, UK 'In The Reflective Journal Barbara Bassot has created a very useful and flexible tool. This is the ideal place for someone to practice reflective writing at any stage of their professional life, from student to long time professional. The combination of theory and experiential opportunity will allow both the novice and the experienced reflective writer to learn, deepen and develop a beneficial reflective practice.' - Kate Thompson MA, The Therapeutic Writing Institute & The New School of Psychotherapy & Counselling, UK