Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to show the importance of theoretical‐genetic reflection in expansive learning and the transformation of an activity. Design/methodology/approach – Cultural‐historical activity theory is used to explicate forms of work‐related reflection, and an...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to review action research approaches to changing practice through reflection, identifying themes, issues and questions relevant to a broader community of research practitioners. It invites additional layering in concept, enactment and account....

Purpose – The paper aims to take a reflective stance on the relationship between policy/evidence and practice, which, the authors argue, is conceptually under‐developed. The paper aims to show that current research perspectives fail to frame evidence and policy in relation to practice....