
Critical Thinking and Professional Judgement for Social Work
Learning Matters Ltd (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published on 21. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-1-5264-6696-9 (ISBN)
Description
Critical thinking can appear formal and academic, far removed from everyday life where decisions have to be taken quickly in less than ideal conditions. It is, however, a vital part of social work, and indeed any healthcare and leadership practice.
Taking a pragmatic look at the range of ideas associated with critical thinking, this Fifth Edition continues to focus on learning and development for practice. The authors discuss the importance of sound, moral judgement based on critical thinking and practical reasoning, and its application to different workplace situations; critical reflection, and its importance to academic work and practice; and the connection between critical thinking ideas and professionalism.
Taking a pragmatic look at the range of ideas associated with critical thinking, this Fifth Edition continues to focus on learning and development for practice. The authors discuss the importance of sound, moral judgement based on critical thinking and practical reasoning, and its application to different workplace situations; critical reflection, and its importance to academic work and practice; and the connection between critical thinking ideas and professionalism.
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Series
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Exeter
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 6 mm
Weight
196 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5264-6696-9 (9781526466969)
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Persons
Lynne specialises in professional educational development within post-qualifying (PQ) and continuing professional development (CPD) programmes at the National Centre for Post Qualifying Social Work and Professional Practice at Bournemouth University. Here she has helped design and develop a number of units for both health and social care markets. She facilitates learning about critical thinking, professional reasoning and judgement, evidencing professional learning, leading and enabling others, and service improvement methodology. Lynne's professional and research interests focus on the nature and development of professional reasoning and judgement, and her Professional Doctorate has helped create a unique set of assessment criteria for their development and evaluation within academic written work.
Keith holds professional qualifications in nursing, social work and teaching; and academic qualifications in nursing, social work and management. He has worked in the education and training field for over 30 years, working for three universities and three local authority social work departments. Currently he is the Director of the National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work and Professional Practice at Bournemouth University and the Director of the Centre for Leadership Impact and Management at Bournemouth. In 2005 he was awarded the Linda Ammon Memorial Award, sponsored by the then Department for Education and Skills, a prize awarded to the individual making the greatest contribution to training and education in the UK. His main academic interest lies in the fusion of academia and professional practice to help improve professional thinking and practice.
Keith holds professional qualifications in nursing, social work and teaching; and academic qualifications in nursing, social work and management. He has worked in the education and training field for over 30 years, working for three universities and three local authority social work departments. Currently he is the Director of the National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work and Professional Practice at Bournemouth University and the Director of the Centre for Leadership Impact and Management at Bournemouth. In 2005 he was awarded the Linda Ammon Memorial Award, sponsored by the then Department for Education and Skills, a prize awarded to the individual making the greatest contribution to training and education in the UK. His main academic interest lies in the fusion of academia and professional practice to help improve professional thinking and practice.
Content
Chapter 1: Who is the book for and how can it help?
Chapter 2: Critical thinking: some general principles
Chapter 3: Professional judgement
Chapter 4: Using knowledge in practice
Chapter 5: Critical reflection
Chapter 6: Writing reflective academic assignments
Chapter 7: Developing critical practice
Chapter 8: Continuing learning: a critical approach
Chapter 2: Critical thinking: some general principles
Chapter 3: Professional judgement
Chapter 4: Using knowledge in practice
Chapter 5: Critical reflection
Chapter 6: Writing reflective academic assignments
Chapter 7: Developing critical practice
Chapter 8: Continuing learning: a critical approach