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Reflective Practice
Writing and Professional Development

Sixth Edition


256 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

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.
 
Chapter 1: Reflective Practice: an Introduction
 
Chapter 2: Values and Principles of Reflective Practice
 
Chapter 3: Theories and Contexts of Reflective Practice
 
Chapter 4: The Power of Narrative
 
Chapter 5: Perspective
 
Chapter 6: The Power of Metaphor
 
Chapter 7: Writing as Reflection
 
Chapter 8: How to Do Reflective and Reflexive Writing
 
Chapter 9: Reflective Practice Journals
 
Chapter 10: The Power of Reflective Writing in Groups and Teams
 
Chapter 11: Assessment and Evaluation
 
Chapter 12: Reflective Writing and Social Media
 
Chapter 13: Reflection on Reflection

Gillie E J Bolton

Dr Gillie Bolton is an international authority on writing and author of a long publication list including nine books (one in 4th 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. More About Author

Russell Delderfield

Russell Delderfield has been involved in education for over thirty years. Initially working in education in both France and Spain, he then trained and worked as a primary teacher. Later he became part of senior management in primary education, before a period as a teacher trainer. Latterly, he delivered researcher development at the University of Bradford, having completed his psychology PhD (on male eating disorders). He now manages training and development within a civil service setting. Reflective practice has been a constant part of his professional life, and it influences his reflexive approach to his own development and the training,... More About Author