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Lifelong Action Learning and Research
This tribute to Ortrun Zuber-Skerritt is a celebratory Festschrift of her learning/research action-packed life. Colleagues around the world reflect on their own learning, research and professional development, with and through Ortrun, in action learning and action research (ALAR). Four Parts identify focus areas in Ortrun’s work and interests over the last 40 years. Higher Education is the site for most of Ortrun’s work experience since 1974 when she joined Griffith University in Australia. Organisations is a context where Ortrun has actively explored processes of learning, leadership and development in management education. Communities of Practice characterise Ortrun’s work throughout her career, particularly through participatory action learning and action research (PALAR) in communities. Futures focusses Ortrun’s recent writing advocating for PALAR as a flexible and effective methodology for responding to rapid change. Here we see why Ortrun is a quintessential international scholar. And an ALAR practitioner/advocate. Her world view, understandings of knowledge and personal qualities naturally orient her along this path of inclusive, purposeful action. This is why Ortrun is a vital energy in shaping the evolution of the ‘Action’ family of scholarship, now including PALAR and LAL (Lifelong Action Learning). No wonder her life and pioneering work are an adventure story—not just of learning and research, but also of passion and action. This tribute opens windows onto that story.
Reflection and Reflective Spaces in the Early Years
Reflection and Reflective Spaces in the Early Years will support readers in developing their own reflective practice and creating reflective environments for the young children and families they work with. Combining case studies and reflective tasks to compliment a range of theories, concepts and alternative approaches to reflection, this book shows how the reflective process can help practitioners adapt to rapid changes in the sector and improve professional practice. Drawing on action research alongside the use of Japanese words and concepts (such as Ikigai, exploring your reason for being, Hansei, the art of honest self- reflection, and Wabi-Sabi, reflecting upon your perfectly imperfect self), chapters are full of practical guidance, activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking, covering such topics as: Reflection and Reflective Theory The Art of Self Reflection The Reflective Underground Creating Reflective Spaces in the Early Years The Rainbow Researcher Framework How to create reflective spaces in Early Years Exploring Creative Methods of Reflection This book will be invaluable reading for early years practitioners, tutors and early years students on level 3 courses and Foundation Degrees, but also for anyone interested in reflection or starting an academic or professional journey where you are required to reflect upon your practice.
Poetry as Therapy, Research, and Education
Author: Rich Furman
language: en
Publisher: University Professors Press
Release Date: 2022-03-01
Poetry as Therapy, Research, and Education by Rich Furman is a collection of essential writings on the use of poetry in the social sciences. A social worker, researcher, educator, therapist, and poet himself, Furman’s writing covers a multitude of topics relevant to poetry, healing, and growth. In this volume, the vital role that poetry plays in society and the social sciences is revealed in clear and accessible writing. Many of Furman’s own poems are integrated to illustrate the diverse usages of poetry discussed in this volume. Grounded in theory, personal experience, and research, this book deepens our collective understanding of what poetry has to offer. It is indispensable for anyone seeking to integrate poetry into their own therapy, research, and teaching.