Reflective Social Work Education in Support of Socially Just Social Work Practice: The Experience of Social Work Students at a University in South Africa
Abstract:The use of reflective skills as a cognitive tool in education to cultivate critical responsiveness to practice was investigated. The study aimed to determine students' ability to engage with practice in an insightful manner. Forty-two third-year students participated through reflective exercises on their community work projects. The study was qualitative in nature, using thematic content analysis. The findings indicated that critical reflection, as an educational tool, encourages constructive engagement in stu… Show more
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