‘Christopher Johns is an internationally recognised pioneer of reflective practice in nursing and health care (Nursing Standard) Becoming a Reflective Practitioner provides a unique insight into reflective practice, exploring the value of using models of reflection, with particular reference to Christopher Johns’ own model for structured reflection. Now in its fourth edition, this book has been completely revised and updated to include up-to-date literature and reflective extracts. Contemporary in approach, this definitive text contains a variety of rich and insightful reflective extracts that support the main issues being raised in each chapter, and challenges practitioners and students to question their own practice. Now with further scenarios and case studies included throughout, these extracts provide the reader with access to the experience of reflective representation helping to explicate the way in which reflective practice can inform the wider notion of professional practice. The fourth edition of Becoming a Reflective Practitioner should be essential reading to everybody using reflection in everyday clinical practice. Special Features * New, fully updated edition of a seminal text in the field * Includes an additional chapter looking at existing studies on reflective practice * Scenarios and case studies provided throughout * A practical guide to using reflection in everyday clinical practice
Editorial Reviews
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Praise for previous editions: “This edition takes into account developments in reflective theory and has more coverage of different approaches, including the use of narrative dialogue and performance, and greater emphasis on the process of writing over the realization of desirable practice. It also has new chapters on ensuring quality and managing conflict.” (Book News, December 2009) ‘Christopher Johns is an internationally recognised pioneer of reflective practice in nursing and health care. The first edition of this book was an excellent resource and this updated version is equally impressive. This is a superb resource for nurses and all those eager to enhance their knowledge and skills in reflective practice. It is well presented, user-friendly and stimulating.’ (Nursing Standard)
From the Back Cover
Reflective practice is internationally acknowledged as a significant approach to developing professional practice across health care professions. Becoming a Reflective Practitioner 4th Edition is a practical guide to using reflection both within curriculum and everyday clinical practice.
This completely revised fourth edition uses an even more reflective style, inviting and encouraging the reader to participate in a dialogue with the content. It develops Christopher Johns’ particular approach to reflective practice through the six dialogical movements and the development of narrative and performance.
The book features examples taken from everyday practice, which reveal reflection as something lived rather than just a theoretical concept and demonstrate the significant impact of reflection on realising desirable practice. The title also explores areas of key significance for professional health care curricula and development, including the real meaning of fundamental concepts such as “holistic” and “caring”. Key features
A practical guide to applying the model of structured reflection
Reflects significant developments in reflective and narrative theory
Examines the nature of ‘desirable’ practice and factors that constrain its realisation in clinical practice
Develops reflective practice within a curriculum
Illuminates reflective practice writing through practitioner examples and case studies
Engages practitioners in professional and critical dialogue, encouraging them to take responsibility for developing their clinical practice
About the Author
Christopher Johns is Professor of Nursing at the University of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, UK, and Director of the PhD School for reflective practice, performance and narrative. He is also convenor of the International Reflective Practice conferences and Reflective Gatherings.
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