The British Journal of Social Work

IXER,, GRAHAM

doi: 10.1093/bjsw/29.4.513pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY Despite the enormous proliferation of literature on the nature and practice of reflection, still little is agreed about what it is, and that which is asserted is confusing and contradictory. Even the work of Donald Schˇn, which lies behind the debate on reflective practice in the professions, is problematic. Not only do Schˇn's own ideas tend to lack practical application to social work and to have been superseded by later theorists, but the entire œuvre to date leaves more questions than answers. Yet social work education has become steeped in demands that students should demonstrate reflection in practice as a learning outcome. The dangér this poses to vulnerable learners in the assessment relationship, when assessors' own conceptions of reflection may be poorly formed and may not match those of their students, is worryingly likely to compound the imbalance of power between them. It is arguable whether social work programmes should be assessing reflection at all. Until such time as we can state more clearly what it is, we may have to accept that there is no theory of reflection that can be adequately assessed. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1999 The British Association of Social Workers

GRAHAM IXER

doi: bjsw;29/4/513pmid: N/A

SUMMARY Despite the enormous proliferation of literature on the nature and practice of reflection, still little is agreed about what it is, and that which is asserted is confusing and contradictory. Even the work of Donald Schˇn, which lies behind the debate on reflective practice in the professions, is problematic. Not only do Schˇn's own ideas tend to lack practical application to social work and to have been superseded by later theorists, but the entire œuvre to date leaves more questions than answers. Yet social work education has become steeped in demands that students should demonstrate reflection in practice as a learning outcome. The dangér this poses to vulnerable learners in the assessment relationship, when assessors' own conceptions of reflection may be poorly formed and may not match those of their students, is worryingly likely to compound the imbalance of power between them. It is arguable whether social work programmes should be assessing reflection at all. Until such time as we can state more clearly what it is, we may have to accept that there is no theory of reflection that can be adequately assessed. © 1999 The British Association of Social Workers « Previous | Next Article » Table of Contents This Article Br J Soc Work (1999) 29 (4): 513-527. » Abstract Free Full Text (PDF) Free Classifications Article Services Article metrics Alert me when cited Alert me if corrected Find similar articles Similar articles in Web of Science Add to my archive Download citation Request Permissions Citing Articles Load citing article information Citing articles via CrossRef Citing articles via Scopus Citing articles via Web of Science Citing articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Articles by IXER, G. Search for related content Related Content Load related web page information Share Email this article CiteULike Delicious Facebook Google+ Mendeley Twitter What's this? Search this journal: Advanced » Current Issue October 2015 45 (7) Alert me to new issues Published on behalf of BASW – The British Association of Social Workers The Journal About this journal Publishers' Books for Review Rights & Permissions Dispatch date of the next issue We are mobile – find out more This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Journals Career Network Impact factor: 1.335 5-Yr impact factor: 1.802 Editors Professor Margaret Holloway Professor Malcolm Golightley View full editorial board For Authors Instructions to authors Guidelines for authors and reviewers Code of Practice Online submission instructions Submit a manuscript Self-Archiving Policy Alerting Services Email table of contents Email Advance Access CiteTrack XML RSS feed Corporate Services Advertising sales Reprints Supplements Widget Get a Widget

Mullender,, Audrey

doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a011481pmid: N/A

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IXER, GRAHAM

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SUMMARYDespite the enormous proliferation of literature on the nature and practice of reflection, still little is agreed about what it is, and that which is asserted is confusing and contradictory. Even the work of Donald Schˇn, which lies behind the debate on reflective practice in the professions, is problematic. Not only do Schˇn's own ideas tend to lack practical application to social work and to have been superseded by later theorists, but the entire œuvre to date leaves more questions than answers. Yet social work education has become steeped in demands that students should demonstrate reflection in practice as a learning outcome. The dangér this poses to vulnerable learners in the assessment relationship, when assessors' own conceptions of reflection may be poorly formed and may not match those of their students, is worryingly likely to compound the imbalance of power between them. It is arguable whether social work programmes should be assessing reflection at all. Until such time as we can state more clearly what it is, we may have to accept that there is no theory of reflection that can be adequately assessed.

PUGH, RICHARD; JONES, ELERI

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SUMMARYThis article contends that language should be seen as an important element of social difference and not simply subsumed under ‘race’. While it acknowledges the complex role of language as perhaps the most significant means by which power is exercised, the primary focus is upon understanding language as an important aspect of differentiation that social service agencies need to consider. The results of a survey into Welsh language provision within the guardian ad litem service in Wales are described and used to develop a discussion on language policies, linguistic awareness, and anti-discriminatory practice more generally. The article contextualizes the Welsh results within the UK and offers suggestions as to how services might be improved. Finally, it restates the broader relevance of the study of language as a necessary element in the analysis of discrimination.

RICHARD PUGH, ELERI JONES

doi: bjsw;29/4/529pmid: N/A

SUMMARY This article contends that language should be seen as an important element of social difference and not simply subsumed under ‘race’. While it acknowledges the complex role of language as perhaps the most significant means by which power is exercised, the primary focus is upon understanding language as an important aspect of differentiation that social service agencies need to consider. The results of a survey into Welsh language provision within the guardian ad litem service in Wales are described and used to develop a discussion on language policies, linguistic awareness, and anti-discriminatory practice more generally. The article contextualizes the Welsh results within the UK and offers suggestions as to how services might be improved. Finally, it restates the broader relevance of the study of language as a necessary element in the analysis of discrimination. © 1999 The British Association of Social Workers « Previous | Next Article » Table of Contents This Article Br J Soc Work (1999) 29 (4): 529-545. » Abstract Free Full Text (PDF) Free Classifications Article Services Article metrics Alert me when cited Alert me if corrected Find similar articles Similar articles in Web of Science Add to my archive Download citation Request Permissions Citing Articles Load citing article information Citing articles via CrossRef Citing articles via Scopus Citing articles via Web of Science Citing articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Articles by PUGH, R. Articles by JONES, E. Search for related content Related Content Load related web page information Share Email this article CiteULike Delicious Facebook Google+ Mendeley Twitter What's this? Search this journal: Advanced » Current Issue October 2015 45 (7) Alert me to new issues Published on behalf of BASW – The British Association of Social Workers The Journal About this journal Publishers' Books for Review Rights & Permissions Dispatch date of the next issue We are mobile – find out more This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Journals Career Network Impact factor: 1.335 5-Yr impact factor: 1.802 Editors Professor Margaret Holloway Professor Malcolm Golightley View full editorial board For Authors Instructions to authors Guidelines for authors and reviewers Code of Practice Online submission instructions Submit a manuscript Self-Archiving Policy Alerting Services Email table of contents Email Advance Access CiteTrack XML RSS feed Corporate Services Advertising sales Reprints Supplements Widget Get a Widget

PUGH,, RICHARD;JONES,, ELERI

doi: 10.1093/bjsw/29.4.529pmid: N/A

Abstract SUMMARY This article contends that language should be seen as an important element of social difference and not simply subsumed under ‘race’. While it acknowledges the complex role of language as perhaps the most significant means by which power is exercised, the primary focus is upon understanding language as an important aspect of differentiation that social service agencies need to consider. The results of a survey into Welsh language provision within the guardian ad litem service in Wales are described and used to develop a discussion on language policies, linguistic awareness, and anti-discriminatory practice more generally. The article contextualizes the Welsh results within the UK and offers suggestions as to how services might be improved. Finally, it restates the broader relevance of the study of language as a necessary element in the analysis of discrimination. This content is only available as a PDF. © 1999 The British Association of Social Workers

EILEEN MCLEOD, PAUL BYWATERS

doi: bjsw;29/4/547pmid: N/A

SUMMARY We argue that tackling the impact of social inequality on physical health should become a central objective of social work and intrinsic to the development of anti-oppressive practice. This is on three grounds. First, the suffering embodied in inequality in physical health should be a cause of concern to social workers, as a pervasive social problem. Secondly, awareness of social work's complicity in contributing to such a problem, through its historical role in implementing state policies, needs to inform assessment of social work outcomes. Nevertheless, thirdly, social work—not confined to health care settings—which redresses social disadvantage and tackles its consequences for physical well-being can contribute to greater equity in health. Indicative examples of such practice are provided in relation to health maintenance, living with ill health and terminal illness. Finally, consideration is given to the current wider political context in which social work addressing health inequalities is embedded and to the need for complementary organizational, professional and political initiatives to buttress its development. © 1999 The British Association of Social Workers « Previous | Next Article » Table of Contents This Article Br J Soc Work (1999) 29 (4): 547-565. » Abstract Free Full Text (PDF) Free Classifications Article Services Article metrics Alert me when cited Alert me if corrected Find similar articles Similar articles in Web of Science Add to my archive Download citation Request Permissions Citing Articles Load citing article information Citing articles via CrossRef Citing articles via Scopus Citing articles via Web of Science Citing articles via Google Scholar Google Scholar Articles by MCLEOD, E. Articles by BYWATERS, P. Search for related content Related Content Load related web page information Share Email this article CiteULike Delicious Facebook Google+ Mendeley Twitter What's this? Search this journal: Advanced » Current Issue October 2015 45 (7) Alert me to new issues Published on behalf of BASW – The British Association of Social Workers The Journal About this journal Publishers' Books for Review Rights & Permissions Dispatch date of the next issue We are mobile – find out more This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Journals Career Network Impact factor: 1.335 5-Yr impact factor: 1.802 Editors Professor Margaret Holloway Professor Malcolm Golightley View full editorial board For Authors Instructions to authors Guidelines for authors and reviewers Code of Practice Online submission instructions Submit a manuscript Self-Archiving Policy Alerting Services Email table of contents Email Advance Access CiteTrack XML RSS feed Corporate Services Advertising sales Reprints Supplements Widget Get a Widget