The Reflective U
Trade Review
"You will not regret reading this! It's an insightful and motivational book, which inspires and ignites many different reflective practices such as Hansei and Wabi-Sabi whilst introducing the concept of 'perfectly imperfect'. Annie guides you through the fascinating art of self-reflection plus creating reflective spaces for young children, beautifully balancing theory with top tips, case studies and useful tools. I am definitely inspired to reflect more and in different ways, some of which I had never even thought of!" - Michelle Hague, HEYD Founder
"I thoroughly enjoyed reading Reflection and Reflective Spaces by Annie Pendrey recently. The book took me on a journey of reflection and introduced to me to different approaches and theoretical viewpoints, significantly the influence from Japan. Case studies are embedded into the chapters to bring the work alive and add context for the reader. I enjoyed reading about reflection from this new viewpoint, but also it reminded me of the importance of the environment. Creating an environment conducive for reflection is essential, but as Annie reminds us, it doesn’t have to be perfect, and it needs to be what you need it to be for your own reflective journey, ‘wabi-sabi! If you get a chance take a read, there are many strategies and tips to support you on your own reflective journey." - Janet King, Sector Manager Education and Childcare, NCFE
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Reflection and Reflective Practice
2. The Art of Self Reflection
3. The Reflective Underground
4. Reflection and Research: Creating Reflective Spaces
5. Creative Methods of Reflection and our Reflective Space
Final Reflection
