Aleader possess a rich basket of knowledge. Useable knowledge is not only defined as that which is written about, researched and taught, but about experiences. On-the-job experience is undeniably important. Our own experiences of early childhood are also essential and understanding them is an important part of being a reflective practitioner.
CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
We are inevitably shaped by our own childhoods: where you were when young, who you were surrounded by and the political and cultural context are all factors. They create the mood music against which you were living and which you will have unconsciously absorbed. There are also the events themselves which took place, which include big milestones such as births, deaths, marriages and divorces. These experiences are multiple and varied between practitioners.
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