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Reflective Learning in Social Work Education

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Social Work, Vimala College, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Int. Res. J. Social Sci., Volume 5, Issue (4), Pages 26-29, April,14 (2016)

Abstract

Reflective practice is a technique of studying one’s own professional practice to improve knowledge, skills and attitude in the practice of social work. Integrating theory and practice deemed central to effective social work practice and guided reflection is an effective tool for professional development. In this paper, the author presents a framework that includes conceptual clarification of reflection and reflective practice, importance of reflective learning in social work education and various techniques of reflective learning.

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