Task-centered social work is one of the best known and most strongly supported approaches to social work practice. This model fits very well with the long-standing emphasis in social work on empowerment and with the more recent strong pressure for evidence-based practice. It also forms a high profile in social work courses' practice modules. Mark Doel's and Peter Marsh's new book teaches the necessary practical skills by setting the approach in the context of the major concerns of modern social work and by linking it to its research basis. It supports the development and implementation of...
Task-centered social work is one of the best known and most strongly supported approaches to social work practice. This model fits very well with the ...
Written by experienced practitioners and teachers, this book promotes greater knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particularly in social work and social care settings. Incorporating both theory and practice, it provides a practical guide to those considering groupwork, and further inspiration for those already involved. The book incorporates a number of case examples of groups run in mainstream social work, social care and multi-disciplinary settings. Skills-based in approach, this innovative text includes: - learning objectives - activities to test...
Written by experienced practitioners and teachers, this book promotes greater knowledge and understanding of groupwork and group processes, particular...
This important and accessible book deals with current issues in practice teaching and learning in social work for practitioners, students and academics. Written from an international perspective, this book draws together the knowledge and experiences of those from different countries working in a variety of social work settings. The contributors highlight the links and collaboration between college-based and practice-based learning, and discuss the diversity of the settings in which social work takes place. The book as a whole demonstrates the existence of universal issues and opportunities...
This important and accessible book deals with current issues in practice teaching and learning in social work for practitioners, students and academic...
In Experiencing Social Work: Learning from Service Users people tell their stories of positive social work and the difference it has made to their lives. The book was inspired by the knowledge of the many positive stories of social work practice and a belief that we can learn more from what goes right than what goes wrong. Follow these stories to understand good practice, reflect on the lessons learned, and to feel uplifted by social work's potential for positive change, support, and social justice.
In Experiencing Social Work: Learning from Service Users people tell their stories of positive social work and the difference it has made to their ...
This is a comprehensive guide to integrating assessment, learning and practice, reflecting current concerns in health and social care. The authors - an academic, a training officer and a practitioner - present complementary perspectives to bring theory and practice closer together. Arguing that a holistic approach to learning can fit with a competency approach to assessment, the authors show how this promotes both efficiency and creativity in evidence-based professional practice. They also demonstrate how their combined assessment and learning tool, the 'signposted portfolio' can work in...
This is a comprehensive guide to integrating assessment, learning and practice, reflecting current concerns in health and social care. The authors - a...
Teaching Social Work Practice is a lively, practical guide to developing your knowledge and skills as a teacher of social work practice in an agency setting. Social work students learn to practise in college and agency settings, and this book will help to integrate the studenta s experience of learning. Teaching social work is different from practising social work, and this book is designed to help practitioners to develop their teaching abilities with students. The author uses a combination of exercises, activities, notes and further reading to guide and encourage the reader through seven a...
Teaching Social Work Practice is a lively, practical guide to developing your knowledge and skills as a teacher of social work practice in an agency s...
Recognising the centrality of the practice placement in preparing students to become effective social workers, this book offers practical guidance to both students and their practice teachers regarding how to enhance learning on placement in social work agencies. Distinguished by the coherence of its approach, the book presents an integrated approach to practice teaching with a clear methodological focus, practical help for practitioners and discussion of principles for students.
Recognising the centrality of the practice placement in preparing students to become effective social workers, this book offers practical guidance to ...
This comprehensive and interactive text rooted in contemporary social work practice provides a lively guide through the curriculum for social work practice learning. Written by three respected social workers with significant teaching, practical, and writing experience, it bridges the gap by offering learning activities that can be worked in both classroom and field settings. Helpful teaching and learning materials for students, field instructors, faculty and staff supervisors can be found throughout, and pointers through the book are useful for group learning as well as for one to one...
This comprehensive and interactive text rooted in contemporary social work practice provides a lively guide through the curriculum for social work ...
If social work students are to flourish in their careers, and go beyond a basic sense of 'competence' in practice, it is essential to develop a sense of Professional Self. This book will help students develop critical understanding of their own social work practice, and the tools and skills required to become a professional social worker. It includes:
Chapters on practising Reflexivity and the importance of Relationshipsin social work
Contributions from leading social work academics
A focus on building a professional identity through...
If social work students are to flourish in their careers, and go beyond a basic sense of 'competence' in practice, it is essential to develop a sense ...
