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Reflective Practice
Writing and Professional Development

Sixth Edition


May 2026 | 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

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