This timely work contributes to the development of the research aspect of critical reflection in professional practice (what is researched, how it is researched and how it might be used as a research method) so that it might be taught, learnt and practiced better. It develops a more comprehensive, multi-disciplinary, view of the current state of critical reflection and the research directions which need to be taken. It is an important reference for all students, practitioners, and researchers - including in the areas of education, management, health and social work - who need to engage with critical reflection as part of their practice.

1. The Promise and Problem of Critical Reflection Part 1: Overview of Perspectives 2. So Exactly What is Critical About Critical Reflection? 3. Relational Practices in Critical Reflection: The Role of Communication and Containment 4. Spiritual Creatures? Exploring an Interface Between Critical Reflective Practice and Spirituality Part 2: The Evidence Base? 5. Critical Reflection in Management and Organization Studies 6. What Can We Do if We Don't Count? 7. Achieving Critical Reflection Through Effective Curriculum Design and Assessment Strategies 8. Evaluation Studies of Critical Reflection Part 3: Research Issues and Related Methodologies 9. Issues in Researching Professional Practice: Deriving Knowledge from Professional Practice 10. Critical Reflection? Auto/biographical Narrative Enquiry and Illuminating Professional Struggles in Distressed Communities 11. First Person Action Research and Critical Reflection Part 4: The Way Forward 12. Researching Critical Reflection in Management Education 13. Researching Critical Reflection in Health Care: Current Issues and New Directions 14. New Direction for Researching Critical Reflection in Organizations 15. A Research Agenda for Critical Reflection in the Professions