1st Edition

Reflection in Learning and Professional Development Theory and Practice

By Jennifer A. Moon Copyright 1999
    240 Pages
    by Routledge

    240 Pages
    by Routledge

    Reflection is a technique for aiding and reinforcing learning, used in education and professional development. This volume offers practitioners and students guidance that cuts across theoretical approaches, enabling them to understand and use reflection to enhance learning in practice.

    Part 1 Part I The literature of reflection; Chapter 1 Some background to the study of reflection; Chapter 2 Chapter 2 The ‘backbone philosophies’ of reflection — Dewey and Habermas; Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Reflection in experiential learning; Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Reflection in professional practice — the work of Donald Schön; Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Reflective practice in the professions — a theoretical stance; Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Reflective practice in the professions — a practical stance; Chapter 7 Chapter 7 The role of reflection in counselling, therapy and personal development; Part 2 Part II Reflection and learning; Chapter 8 Chapter 8Taking stock of reflection; Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Reflection in learning — some fundamentals of learning, part I; Chapter 10 chapter 10 Reflection in learning — some fundamentals of learning, part 2; Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Reflection in learning — mapping learning; Chapter 12 Chapter 12 The place of reflection in learning; Part 3 Part III Using reflection to improve learning and practice; Chapter 13 Chapter 13The conditions for reflection; Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Reflection in professional situations — two case studies; Chapter 15 Chapter 15 Learning through reflection — the use of learning journals; Chapter 16 Learning through reflection — more ways and means; Bibliography; index;

    Biography

    Jennifer A Moon