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2. Donald Schön: reflective conversation with the situation Critique of ‘technical rationality’ – integration of theory and practice: drawing on a professional knowledge base A ‘mindful’ approach, not based on habit, routine, guesswork or copying others

3. Anti-discriminatory practice / anti-oppressive practice / emancipatory practice / progressive practice Not taking existing social arrangements for granted A commitment to equality, diversity and social justice

4. Practice can be reflective without being critical... or critical without being reflective (i.e. dogmatic and reductionist) Critically reflective practice involves both Critical depth and breadth

5. It simply involves stopping and thinking from time to time It is limited to situations that involve a programme of education or training ‘I am too busy for that sort of thing’ ‘It’s a nice idea but it’s not possible where I work’ It isn’t necessary because of... the law / evidence- based practice / managerialism It’s just a fad

6. Explore the context: complex interpersonal, family and social dynamics require a sophisticated approach (soup and bowl vs. coffee and cream) Explore the rationale: what is my role? Why am I involved? Explore assumptions: your own and other people’s (macro – ideologies and discourses – and micro habitus and context) Explore the pitfalls: how could this situation go wrong? Explore avenues: think creatively about ways forward