Development as a Reflective and Reflexive Practitioner: Reflections of a Trainee Educational Psychologist

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Adongo, R. 2025. Development as a Reflective and Reflexive Practitioner: Reflections of a Trainee Educational Psychologist. Educational Psychology Research and Practice. 11 (1), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.15123/uel.8z3zx
AuthorsAdongo, R.
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In this reflective paper, a trainee educational psychologist (TEP) employs the Framework for Critically Reflective Educational Psychology (EP) Practice to reflect on two experiences within her placement practice. The self-reflective and self-reflexive process enabled the TEP to explore her personal and professional thoughts and feelings as she navigated the complexities of EP practice. An action plan guided by these reflections is provided which includes remaining committed to cultural competence, cultural humility, and the use of systemic thinking to support collaborative practice. A description of how the TEP used the reflective framework is provided as well as an evaluation of her experience of using it.

Keywordsanti-racism; reflective practice; reflexivity; reflective framework; trainee educational psychologist
JournalEducational Psychology Research and Practice
Journal citation11 (1), pp. 1-11
ISSN2059-8963
Year2025
PublisherSchool of Childhood and Social Care, University of East London
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