Ask about the judgement behind a practical skill

Look beyond the visible steps

A skilled practitioner may make choices that are difficult to see from the outside. Ask what they notice, which signals matter and how they decide that something needs attention. These questions can reveal the judgement that sits behind a sequence of actions.

Use a specific example

Invite the practitioner to describe an ordinary situation and a situation that required a different response. Comparing examples can help explain why a method changes with context. Leave room for uncertainty and for knowledge that is difficult to put into words.

Check your understanding

Return your account to the knowledge holder and ask what it misses. A learner’s interpretation may flatten an important distinction. TKRD’s focus on practice-based knowledge makes review and context central to useful documentation.

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