Download or read book Surviving your Social Work Placement written by Karen Jones and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clear and concise textbook is an invaluable guide for students embarking on their social work placements. Packed with tips, quotes, activities and illustrations, it offers coherent advice on how to get the best out of practice learning opportunities, as well as an insight into students' perspectives for practice assessors, lecturers and practitioners. Following the process of placement, the book guides students through their preparation for practice placement modules by presenting helpful ideas and practical advice on how to overcome potential challenges and make the most of the opportunities offered to students on their placements. Written by experienced academics, this is an essential companion for students at any stage in their social work course, as well as those studying other areas of health and social care practice.
Download or read book The Field Placement Survival Guide written by Linda May Grobman and published by Best of the New Social Worker. This book was released on 2011 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Field placement is one of the most exciting and exhilarating parts of a formal social work education. It is also one of the most challenging. It allows you, the student, to put into practice the concepts, theories, and skills learned in the classroom. It puts you in the position of practicing with live clients. It gives you room to explore and grow as a budding professional. More than anything else, it requires you to look inside yourself to examine yourself, your abilities, your reactions, and your suitability as a social worker. It can be invigorating, and it can be extremely difficult. Field placement regardless of the setting or time involves universal issues for all social work students. Those issues are reflected in THE FIELD PLACEMENT SURVIVAL GUIDE. This collection of articles from THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER magazine addresses the multitude of issues that social work students in field placement face, including choosing a placement, getting prepared, using supervision effectively, working with clients, copies with challenges, and moving on to a successful social work career. This collection is a goldmine of practical information that will help social work students take advantage of all the field placement experience has to offer. Each chapter (many written by seasoned experts in field education; others by students) presents a different aspect of the practicum and offers students insight into the importance of both the challenges and the joys of this unique learning experience. This second edition includes 9 new chapters. This book is part of the BEST OF THE NEW SOCIAL WORKER(R) book series.
Download or read book EBOOK Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care A Student Handbook written by Joan Healey and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2007-12-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book provides a comprehensive account of the issues concerning students' placements. It is well structured and represents great value.” Social Policy and Social Work (SWAP) "This attractive workbook provides a wealth of tools and ‘top tips’ for students of health and social care struggling to survive the demands of 21st century practice placements. The authors artfully distil their knowledge, experience and expertise in placement learning in order to accompany the student on their journey from novice to qualified professional." Stephanie Hobson, Head of Practice Education, Oxford Brookes University "I found the text to be set at a good level for new students of nursing, allied health and social care especially for the early placements in their programme of study. In an easy and engaging style the book offer a range of useful tools to helps students make the most and get the best from their placement experiences. I would be happy to recommend this to students on a range of courses." George Bell, Northumbria University, UK "This well written book is easy to understand and covers everything you would want to know about the practice experience from how to deal with emotional situations to having clinical assessments, from personality clashes to failing your placement. Every possible worry is addressed with positive conclusions. It places much emphasis on reflection, supervision and time management which are essential to student nurses’ future practice. The interactive approach is user friendly and helps the student develop their skills from junior to experienced practitioner." Lynda Luke, Sexual Health Nurse, Glasgow, UK As students in health and social care professions, you will spend up to half of your time out on placement. This accessible and practical book is designed to help you make the most of this invaluable learning experience and is suitable for use in all areas of practice, whether you are training to be a nurse, midwife, occupational therapist, social worker or physiotherapist. In student friendly language it covers all the main areas of placement learning, including: Developing a learning contract Reflective practice Using supervision Managing time Evidence-based practice Capturing your learning in a personal and professional portfolio Failing placements This book of highly practical chapters provides reflection exercises, questions, tests, ideas and tools to use on your placement, case studies to read and practical tips throughout to help you achieve your best on placement, in whatever area of practice you are in. Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care is key reading for all health and social care students, including nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and radiographers amongst other.
Download or read book Making the Most of Your Social Work Placement written by Paula Beesley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical guide will takes you step by step through your social work placement, guiding you through what you will be expected to do, and helping you to make the most of your placement. You will learn how to apply the theory and skills you′ve learnt in practice, to your own observations as well as to your placement portfolio, and how to gain the feedback you need. The books is packed full of hands-on advice, alongside a variety of learning features: student voices talking about their own placement experiences, chapter checklists, reflective tasks, and potential placement pitfalls and opportunities which demonstrate different ways to approach situations you may encounter on placement.
Download or read book Surviving your Placement in Health and Social Care written by Joan Healey and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This guide promotes a clear message of the importance of a self-directed approach to learning which will serve the student well during practice education and beyond.” Eimer Ní Riain, Practice Education, University of Limerick, Ireland “This text is the ultimate companion to any placement in health and social care services.” Terri Grant, University of Worcester, UK “This is an extremely welcome text for students preparing for their placements and to refer to whilst they on their placement experience – and should be a recommended text for programmes which have placements, regardless of the setting or context.” Dr Jane Cronin-Davis, Associate Professor, Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy and Deputy Dean for Students, St George’s University of London, UK As students in the health and social care professions, you will spend up to half of your time out on placement. This accessible and practical book walks with you step-by-step through this invaluable learning experience, helping you to develop and create the foundations of your practice whether you are training in nursing, health, or social work. New to this second edition are additional chapters that consider the changing landscape and challenges of the placement experience during the last decade. This book covers all you need to know for your placement including: •Preparing for placement •Reflective practice •Writing learning outcomes •Complex decision making and clinical reasoning •Evidence-based practice •Preparing for your first job •Assessment and passing placements Using accessible language, case study examples and exercises, this book forms a unique opportunity for self-reflection exploring your personal and professional development on your journey through to registration and beyond, whatever area of practice you are in. Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care is essential reading for all health and social care students, including nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and radiographers and all those undergoing placements.
Download or read book Your Social Work Practice Placement written by Ian Mathews and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013-12-06 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face. Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession. Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.
Download or read book Social Work Placements written by Mark Doel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-12-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Placements can be one of the most exciting parts of your social work training but also one of the most daunting. This Guide will help you to make the most of your practice learning opportunities. The guide highlights how you can make the most of your placement, as well as anticipating some of the problem areas and pitfalls to avoid. It covers: preparing for your placement getting to grips with placement documentation understanding how and what you might learn on placement integrating theory with practice non-traditional placements anticipating difficulties and dealing with them getting the best from assessment and evaluation. Using a cast of ‘fellow travellers’ – students, work-based supervisors, practice educators and college tutors – to illustrate issues raised, the Guide is accessible and contains plenty of case studies. It is the ideal book for anyone wanting to make sure their placement goes as well as possible, whether they are a student or a supervisor.
Download or read book Working in Social Work written by Jessica Rosenberg and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2009-09-25 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides graduate students going into the social work field with real world and practical information about what it is really like to work as a social worker. Each chapter presents a true picture of what to expect as a front-line social worker in the given practice setting.
Download or read book Professional Social Work written by Jonathan Parker and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Relationships in social work Contributions from leading social work academics A focus on building a professional identity through learning and practice The emphasis is on developing your professionalism, and how that journey translates into everyday practice. To help this growth there are further chapters on getting the best from continuing professional development, challenging poor practice and professionalism and ethics. Professor Jonathan Parker is Deputy Dean for Research and Enterprise and Director of the Centre for Social Work and Social Policy at Bournemouth University. He is currently conducting cross cultural research on learning and practice with colleagues in Southeast Asia. Professor Mark Doel is Professort Emeritus in the Centre for Health and Social Care Research at Sheffiled Hallam University, and a registered social worker. Mark′s research experience is in the fields of practice education, social work practice methods, and service user involvement.
Download or read book Your Social Work Practice Placement written by Ian Mathews and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face. Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession. This book is essential reading for all social care students.
Download or read book Studying for your Social Work Degree written by Hilary Walker and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-05-24 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fully-revised new edition looks at how students can make the most from their time studying on the social work degree. Focusing on each of the three years of study, the author skilfully unpicks the critical thinking, reflection and study skills essential for the completion of the degree. There are sections on autonomous learning, writing academically, communication skills and developing critical analysis and argument. This second edition has more information on how students learn, what makes for excellence in social work research, and how students can successfully integrate their skills with their practice.
Download or read book The Social Work Practicum written by Cynthia Garthwait and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2013-01-03 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integrates classroom with field. The sixth edition of Social Work Practicum offers a unique integrative format designed to help students develop social work competencies by applying their academic learning to practicum experiences. This title covers a variety of topic areas leading students through guided experiences and workbook questions. Which, in turn, help students gain a professional identity, integrate theory with practice, and acquire the core competencies needed for social work practice. Connecting Core Competencies series -- Each chapter highlights the core competencies and practice behavior examples found in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces these connections. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Integrate classroom knowledge and theory with practicum experience. Develop professional identity as a generalist social worker. Understand the various contexts of social work practice. Demonstrate theoretical and evidence-based foundation for practice. Demonstrate competence in planned change process.
Download or read book The Social Work Field Placement written by John Poulin, PhD, MSW and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps students to integrate social work education with field placement learning experiences in a purposeful, reflective, and unified manner This authoritative text is designed to help BSW and MSW students structure their field placement learning around the nine CSWE profession social work competencies to maximize their field placement learning opportunities. The new second edition is completely updated with the 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Learning activities in each chapter provide examples of field placement tasks and projects related to chapter topics and competencies. The second edition also threads new content on anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and rights-based approaches to social work practice throughout. The chapters in Part I focus on helping students have a successful field placement experience. Each chapter in Part II focuses on a specific professional competency with substantive content on the competency. All chapters have field reflection questions, critical thinking questions, a detailed case summary illustrating one or more competencies with discussion questions, learning activities and electronic competency resource links to websites and videos. Instructors will welcome chapter PowerPoints and an Instructor's Manual with case assignments, grading rubrics, and peer-to-peer small group discussion assignments. New to the Second Edition: Completely updated with the 2022 EPAS New chapter on understanding the organizational culture of the field placement agency and its relationship to the community—a critical component for having a productive field placement experience New information on developing a performance improvement plan in supervision chapter Recent research on social work policy practice and relevant policy changes impacting social welfare policies, and special policy priorities established by NASW Key Features: Helps students to maximize field placement experience by linking field placement activities to social work competencies Delivers learning activities for each competency to help students structure their field placements Includes downloadable student resources, such as a competency reflection log to facilitate data-driven evaluations Includes electronic resources with QR codes for each chapter Addresses interprofessional writing and collaboration and self-care
Download or read book Getting Your MSW written by Karen Marlaine Sowers and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a conversational and user-friendly guide for persons pursuing a master’s degree in social work. The authors guide the reader through a process of decisions and deliberations facing MSW students including choosing a graduate social work programme, navigating social work internships, beginning a career as a social worker, and the benefits of joining social work professional organisations.
Download or read book Getting Ready for Direct Practice in Social Work written by Peter Scourfield and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2017-05-08 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This very practical book will support students to meet the requirements of the compulsory Readiness for Direct Practice assessment. Useful for social work students and lecturers alike, it takes each of the 9 domains that students are tested on, breaks them down step-by step and provides a range of interactive activities that enable them to acquire the knowledge, values and skills for practice required at this level. It offers students a foundation to the key areas of knowledge for each of the 9 domains, while also signposting them to other popular books in the Transforming Social Work Practice series for a more detailed discussion as well.
Download or read book The Social Work Portfolio a Student s Guide to Evidencing Your Practice written by Lee-Ann Fenge and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating a practice portfolio is a challenging but essential part of every social work student’s placement experience. This book shows students how to get the best results from their practice portfolio, by demonstrating their learning and evidencing areas of practice such as meeting the National Occupational Standards, reflective practice and the involvement of service users and carers in their practice. Packed with practical tips, case studies, action points, activities and diagrams, the book is an indispensible guide for social work students on placement.
Download or read book In the Field written by William A. Danowski and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical, down-to-earth practice-based book helps students move from the world of the classroom, textbook, and theory to the world of real practice. In the Field: A Real-Life Survival Guide for the Social Work Internship by William Danowski helps students prepare for entering their first field placement, and enforces the fact that coworkers, supervisors, and life experiences have much to offer. Practioners preparing for their first field placement will see in this guide that going into a new and unknown environment can result in missteps or mistakes, but this text's ideas, examples, and orientations can serve as a guide to beginning a rewarding and successful career.
