Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development

This bestselling book explains how reflective writing can help your own professional development in inviting critical examination of your practice, values, roles, and responsibilities. This is particularly suitable for anyone studying vocational degrees including: teacher training, nursing, counselling and the caring professions and business and management courses. Reflecting thoughtfully on your work is vital for improving your own self-awareness, effectiveness and professional development. This newly updated sixth edition of Gillie Bolton’s bestselling book explores reflective writing as a creative and dynamic process for this critical enquiry. New to this edition: A brand new chapter examining the opportunities and pitfalls of reflective writing through social media. Expanded discussion of assessing reflective writing, supporting contemporary modes of assessment. New signposting and reader-friendly navigation aids throughout the book. Key updates and reading recommendations from recent literature on reflective practice. This bestselling book has been used worldwide in various disciplines including: education, social work, business and management, medicine and healthcare and is essential reading for students and professionals seeking to enhance their reflective writing skills and to examine their own practice in greater critical depth.