Dwelling with/in possibilities : lifelong learning through reflection on/in clinical practice

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dc.contributor.authorHermanson, Heather Joanen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-14T16:50:24Z
dc.date.available2024-08-14T16:50:24Z
dc.date.copyright1996en_US
dc.date.issued1996
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Communication and Social Foundations
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en
dc.description.abstractMy method of learning about reflection is through reflection. I have used writing, reflecting, re-writing and re-reflecting on/in every day lived experiences to assist me in developing an ever deepening understanding of what reflection can be and what can come of it. Many of the experiences which have contributed to this knowledge and awareness have come from my daily occupational therapy practice. I have used narratives from my life and clinical practice to demonstrate my wonder, and my struggles in gaining insight into the nature, and the possibilities of reflection. These personal stories, also, illustrate what is required for reflection to move me into significant new ways of knowing and understanding. This way of learning is in contrast to my previous professional education and learning. I have closely examined my clinical practice through critically reflecting and calling into question beliefs, values and assumptions which underpin my everyday activities and interactions. I have, also, begun to discern historical, political, social, economic and ethical forces which shape my practice. Thus, I have gained considerable personal and professional awareness and understanding of the complexities of my everyday activities, and the complexities and multiple dimensions of reflection. Common themes, namely, fairness, justice, respect, caring, vulnerability and my personal stance have been highlighted by this critical reflection and are discussed in the text. The issue of responsibility (response-ability) is raised throughout the writing. The use of reflection to explore my practice and my personal experiences, and vice-versa, has heightened my awareness to the importance and the power of the inner voice. This exploration has emphasized to me, as an individual, and as a facilitator of adult learning and professional education, the importance and the potential of critical reflection to lifelong learning.
dc.format.extent167 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/18123
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.titleDwelling with/in possibilities : lifelong learning through reflection on/in clinical practiceen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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