
The Use of Self
The Essence of Professional Education
Raymond Fox(Author)
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 1. June 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-0-19-061614-4 (ISBN)
Description
The finest teachers attempt to make direct connections between classroom knowledge and its application to the varieties of practice. Ray Fox emphasizes that a teacher of future practitioners must expand upon lectures and mere memorization; the interaction between teacher and student should substantially model ones that students are encouraged to employ with clients.
The Use of Self presents an active, learner-centered process of professional education that emphasizes relationships and reflection in the classroom. The book shows how teachers can establish classroom environments of sharing, openness, challenge, and change. According to the author, the goal of higher education is to mold students into scientifically sophisticated, humane, and client-centered practitioners with knowledge grounded in discipline and skills anchored in art and compassion. This book will help professors accomplish this goal.
Part 1 integrates conceptual knowledge with affective and experiential processes. These chapters focus on artistry and creativity in teaching. Part 2 describes methods to help students establish a sound professional identity and prepare for effective professional functioning. The author presents ways to involve students in adapting course content and direction so as to merge their styles of learning with the instructor's style of teaching, thus providing an environment conducive to shaping professional minds. Part 3 provides teaching methods and tools that promote reflection and encourage students to relate to classmates and, eventually, clients.
The Use of Self presents an active, learner-centered process of professional education that emphasizes relationships and reflection in the classroom. The book shows how teachers can establish classroom environments of sharing, openness, challenge, and change. According to the author, the goal of higher education is to mold students into scientifically sophisticated, humane, and client-centered practitioners with knowledge grounded in discipline and skills anchored in art and compassion. This book will help professors accomplish this goal.
Part 1 integrates conceptual knowledge with affective and experiential processes. These chapters focus on artistry and creativity in teaching. Part 2 describes methods to help students establish a sound professional identity and prepare for effective professional functioning. The author presents ways to involve students in adapting course content and direction so as to merge their styles of learning with the instructor's style of teaching, thus providing an environment conducive to shaping professional minds. Part 3 provides teaching methods and tools that promote reflection and encourage students to relate to classmates and, eventually, clients.
Reviews / Votes
Fox has given social work academics a gift with this book. His serious and enthusiastic presentation of what it takes to be a dynamic teacher inspired me and renewed my faith in the work we do to educate our students This book is a must read." -Stephanie Brzuzy, Aurora University At once philosophical and practical, Fox provides tangible examples of how to foster relational and reflective processes in the classroom." -Jeff T. Steen, The New Social Worker, Summer 2012More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
287 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-061614-4 (9780190616144)
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E-Book
06/2011
OUP eBook
€37.99
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Person
Raymond Fox (MPA, PhD, New York University; MSW, Fordham University) is professor emeritus of social work at Fordham University. He taught advanced graduate courses in professional development, social work education, and social work practice. He has led workshops and seminars on teaching methodology and curriculum for university faculty development. He has served as a training, research, and organizational consultant to an array of national and international mental health, family, and child welfare organizations. Professor Fox has authored over 50 professional journal articles and book chapters, as well as three books.
Author
Professor Emeritus of Social WorkProfessor Emeritus of Social Work, Fordham University
Content
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Basic Principles
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Musings about Teaching and Learning
- 3 Personal Presence and the Safe Class
- 4 The Matrix of Modeling, Mentoring, and Mirroring
- 5 Reflection and Self-Awareness
- Part II: Effective Processes
- 6 Intersecting Styles: Teaching to Strengths
- 7 Lesson Architecture
- 8 Writing for Insightful Reflection
- 9 Movies: Media as Message
- 10 Storytelling
- 11 Case/Critical Incident
- 12 Photography, Art, and Quasi-art
- 13 Role Playing
- Epilogue
- References
- Index