Intuitive Practitioner: On the Value of Not Always Knowing What One Is Doing

Explores the relationship between reason and intuition in the context of professional practice, focusing mainly on the professional world of the teacher, but with illustrative discussions of medical and business practice. Questions the tendency to interpret reflection solely in terms of articulation, and demonstrates the vital role intuition plays in the development of professional judgement and expertise. Contains sections on perspectives on intuition in professional learning and practice, intuition and initial teacher education, continuing professional development, and assessment. Atkinson is senior lecturer in education at the University of Bristol. Claxton is visiting professor of psychology and education at the University of Bristol, Graduate School of Education. Distributed by Taylor & Francis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR