Reflective Practice and Learning From Mistakes in Social Work

Alessandro Sicora is Lecturer of Social Work (Methods and techniques) at the University of Calabria and the University Ca'Foscari in Venice and undertakes research on reflective practice and comparative social policy.

• Introduction;The never-ending cycle of reflective practice;What is a mistake in social work?;Risks, responsibilities and opportunities from mistakes in social work;Questions and narratives: basic tools for enhancing learning from professional mistakes;Feedback and other tools for learning together from mistakes in organisations.

"A valuable exploration of mistakes as a rich source of learning to enhance the intellectual abilities needed for contemporary practice." Jane Foggin, Sheffield Hallam University "Books on social work seldom address what can be learned from the inevitable mistakes that all professionals make in their careers. Dr. Sicora courageously confronts this issue with his remarkable book." Jack Wall, San Jose State University