Introduction to Competence-Based Social Work: The Profession of Caring, Knowing, and Serving

ISBN-13: 9780190923037 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 328 str.

Michael E. Sherr; Johnny M. Jones

Recenzje

Drs. Sherr and Jones focus on two key elements of the profession: professional identity, 'why we do' and the methods of social work, 'what we do.' The use of case-based learning to introduce the students to multiple facets of social work and the core competencies of the profession brings the field of social work alive for students. The additional learning tools at the end of each chapter and the online supplements make this an easy to use text for students and faculty alike. The authors are able to provide a historical context while bringing in current issues that the profession needs to address. The variety and volume of cases lend themselves to the use of multiple teaching methods within the classroom. This text is engaging and relevant to any student considering social work as a vocation.

O autorze

Michael E. Sherr, PhD, is professor and chair of the social work department at Cedarville University. He is an internationally recognized scholar with more than 80 publications, including three other books, on several areas of research and scholarship. He is editor-in-chief of the interdisciplinary and international Journal of Human Behaviour in the Social Environment. Johnny M. Jones, PhD, is former professor and chair of the social work department at Southeastern University. He currently serves as Director in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.