This textbook offers an essential introduction to reflective practice in a format that encourages readers to engage with theory at an experiential level and use writing as a tool for developing their thinking and learning. Theory is bite-sized and plentiful guidance and activities support the reader on their learning journey.
An Interdisciplinary Approach to Critical Reflection
Focusing on critical reflection, this guide serves as a practical resource for students in education, health, social care, and counseling. It aims to enhance their professional skills by providing accessible strategies for effective engagement in reflective practices, fostering personal and professional growth.
This brilliant book is a great guide for students undertaking their first piece of independent research. Regular critical reflection is an invaluable tool for helping you gain new insights, deal with practical issues as they arise and develop your understanding. This book gets you started in the habit of using a research journal.
Packed with activities and probing questions on key topics that typically inform university choice, from what and where to study, to assessment methods, study modes, finance, values, rankings and future job prospects, this guide offers all the tools students need to reflect critically on their university choices and make the best choice for them.
This journal takes the fear out of career planning and personal development and provides students with a place to capture their learning and reflect on their experiences.
This interactive study journal helps university students develop the skills needed to study in focused and mindful ways. Each bite-sized theme covers a core skill, from time management and critical thinking to referencing and personal development, and helps students develop successful study habits.
Using two key visual pedagogical tools, this book shows you how to produce vibrant and stimulating in-depth qualitative research that draws on data readily available via the internet. Concise, practical and jam-packed with valuable tips, this book will enable you to complete a successful desk-based research project you can be proud of.
As a social worker, theory can offer meaningful ways to better understand and support the people you work with. However, sometimes it can be challenging to connect the theories learned about in class and training, with the complex real-life situations encountered as a practitioner. Applying Social Work Theory: A Journal is an innovative tool for learning and applying social work theory to practice. Designed to be written in, this unique journal encourages more active and creative engagement with theory in three parts: · Part I introduces twelve of the most common theories covered on social work courses, with case studies to illustrate how these can be applied · Part II demonstrates how you can apply multiple theories to three complex case studies from social work practice · Part III offers guidance on writing your own case studies based on your practice placement Each chapter starts with a short and accessible summary of the theory and then presents five practical steps to help you understand and use the theory in your practice. By answering reflective questions, completing exercises and applying theories to case studies and your own experiences, you will become more confident in engaging with theory. This book is a must-have companion for social work students on placement and qualified social workers new to the field.