Transforming Professional Practice in Education: Psychology, Dialogue, and the Practice of Becoming Human

Transforming Professional Practice in Education emphasizes the importance of enhancing dialogue to improve professional relationships and practices. It argues that education should be about being and becoming human and that humans develop and flourish within reciprocal relationships. The authors provide an alternative to reductive and systems-driven procedures by building a case for psychologically robust educational methods. The book is valuable for clinical, educational, and applied psychologists, as well as those within educational institutions, who are seeking to develop their understanding of how dialogue enhances professional encounters and improve mental health and wellbeing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Transforming Professional Practice in Education delves into the significance of fostering dialogue to enhance professional relationships and practices within educational institutions. Providing a critical analysis of the current state of education, this book emphasizes the belief that education should revolve around the essence of being and becoming human, with everyone involved in the educational process learning through meaningful interactions with others. The authors propose an alternative to reductive and systems-driven approaches by advocating for psychologically robust educational methods. They offer a compelling and theoretically grounded rationale for incorporating psychological perspectives into professional practice, aimed at stimulating discussions about the purposes of education.

The chapters in this book are rich with practical examples, exploring various aspects of professional isolation, ethics versus morals in education, the nature of relationships within the educational context, and interventions that can bring these ideas to life. This book holds immense importance for clinical, educational, and other applied psychologists. It is also valuable for individuals within educational institutions, such as Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENDCos) and those responsible for safeguarding children and young people, who are seeking to deepen their understanding of how dialogue enhances professional encounters and explore alternative approaches to engaging with education that prioritize mental health and well-being.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367360917