Kollegiale Visitationen als Methode Reflexiver Professioneller Entwicklung

Regarding the requirements and conditions of professional??s work, their particular needs for reflection and continuing education are revealed. Continuing professional development (CPD) is an appropriate approach for this type of reflection. On the background of a rather small body of empirical research, we argue that the method of mutual visitation can fulfil the requirements of CPD. We report a case study about three mutual visitations of dental practitioners in Germany to describe and evaluate their experiences. The data reveal conditions helping to achieve a successful mutual visitation: their embedding in a professional learning program, the right combination of participants, a proper preparation and competencies to give and to take feedback.