ABSTRACT

Key idea 1 Reflective practices help us understand the links between what we do (what we can call our practice) and how we might improve our effectiveness (by developing our practice). For example, reflective practices can help us understand the importance of high quality work, and provide ideas and options for developing this work. Reflection is therefore linked to practice (Figure 0.1). Through reflection, we can develop new insights and understandings that help us to improve our actions. Reflective practices are aimed at what you are really doing.