Schon, Donald A.
The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action (Arena)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857423198
- author:
- Schon, Donald A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1991
- Pages:
- 374
- Genre:
- Labour economics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action by Donald A. Schön This thought-provoking book explores how professionals approach problem-solving and creativity in their work. Drawing on five professions - engineering, architecture, management, psychotherapy, and town planning - the author reveals the importance of 'reflection-in-action', a process that relies on improvisation and experience rather than formal education. Schön argues that the best professionals possess a unique kind of knowledge that is difficult to articulate, but essential for tackling complex challenges. By examining this unexamined process, the book aims to foster creativity and innovation in future professionals. A valuable contribution to our understanding of professional practice, The Reflective Practitioner offers insights into the nature of expertise and the role of experience in shaping our abilities.
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