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What is the differentiation of danger from complicating factors and safety from
supporting strengths?
What are the danger and safety statements? Are they simple and clear?
Did they develop a safety plan, including utilization of safety networks and
circles?
How was safety mapping documented?
How was the meeting summarized?
Reflection
A key adult learning strategy is the act of reflection. Reflection or
self-inquiry is based on the belief that learners can improve by
consciously and systematically reflecting on their work
performance. Richards (1990) suggests self-inquiry can “help
[learners] move from a level where they may be guided largely by
impulse, intuition, or routine, to a level where their actions are
guided by reflection and crucial thinking” (p. 5). Coaches can
encourage the act of reflection by asking learners to k eep a coaching
journal. Keeping a journal provides a dedicated space to reflect upon
learning and essentially ensures this integral step of coaching is not