Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development - Softcover

Bolton, Gillie E J; Delderfield, Russell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1529768764 ISBN 13: 9781529768763

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr Gillie Bolton is an international authority on writing and author of a long publication list including nine books (one in 4^th Edition), academic papers (many in top ranking journals), as well as professional articles, poetry, and for a lay readership.  She has peer-reviewed for many journals and  has been a long serving editor of an academic and two professional journals.

Russell Delderfield has been involved in education for over thirty years. Initially working in education in both France and Spain, he then trained and worked as a primary teacher. Later he became part of senior management in primary education, before a period as a teacher trainer. Latterly, he delivered researcher development at the University of Bradford, having completed his psychology PhD (on male eating disorders). He now manages training and development within a civil service setting. Reflective practice has been a constant part of his professional life, and it influences his reflexive approach to his own development and the training, coaching, and mentoring he delivers to others.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529768764
• ISBN 13: 9781529768763
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 288