Social Work Practicum, The
A Guide and Workbook for Students
7th Edition
Published on 26. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-13-394841-7 (ISBN)
Description
Provides a structured and yet individualized map for gaining the competencies required of social work professionals. Integrates theory and practice to offer a unique format for understanding, structuring, implementing, and evaluating practicum experience at both the BSW and MSW levels.
KEY TOPICS: Social work education, teaching, Practicum, social work practicum, field instruction, field practicum, integration theory practice, planned change process
MARKET: BSW and MSW candidates and new professionals in the field of social work.
KEY TOPICS: Social work education, teaching, Practicum, social work practicum, field instruction, field practicum, integration theory practice, planned change process
MARKET: BSW and MSW candidates and new professionals in the field of social work.
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Person
Cynthia Garthwait is Professor of Social Work at the University of Montana - School of Social Work, and has 28 years of social work education experience. She has served as Chair and Practicum Director at the University of Montana, in addition to teaching at both the BSW and MSW levels. Having taught across the social work curriculum, Professor Garthwait teaches gerontology, human behavior, addictions, and advanced practice courses. Her research interests include aging, service learning, best practices and spirituality.
Content
1. Purpose and Expectations for Practicum 1
Structure of Chapters 1
Chapter Preview 2
Background and Context 3
Guidance and Direction 6
Self-Assessment of Practice Strengths: A Workbook Activity 7
Skill Building Across Your Social Work Career: A Workbook Activity 9
Suggested Learning Activities 10
Suggested Readings 11
2. Implementing a Learning Plan 12
Chapter Preview 12
Background and Context 13
Guidance and Direction 19
Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity 25
Self-Monitoring of Competency Building: A Workbook Activity 26
Suggested Learning Activities 27
Suggested Readings 27
3. Learning from Supervision 28
Chapter Preview 28
Background and Context 29
Guidance and Direction 33
Professional Standards for Supervision: A Workbook Activity 37
Preparing for Supervision: A Workbook Activity 39
Suggested Learning Activities 39
Suggested Readings 40
4. Personal Safety 41
Chapter Preview 41
Background and Context 42
Guidance and Direction 44
Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity 49
Suggested Learning Activities 50
Suggested Readings 50
5. Communication 51
Chapter Preview 51
Background and Context 52
Guidance and Direction 53
Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity 63
Suggested Learning Activities 63
Suggested Readings 64
6. Organizational Context of Practice 65
Chapter Preview 65
Background and Context 66
Guidance and Direction 71
Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity 74
Suggested Learning Activities 75
Suggested Readings 75
7. The Community Context of Practice 76
Chapter Preview 76
Background and Context 77
Guidance and Direction 81
Developing Community Practice Skills: A Workbook Activity 85
Selecting Community Practice Theories and Models: A Workbook Activity 85
Suggested Learning Activities 85
Suggested Readings 86
8. The Social Problem Context of Practice 87
Chapter Preview 87
Background and Context 87
Guidance and Direction 91
Social Problems and Social Work Responses: A Workbook Activity 95
Beliefs About Social Problems: A Workbook Activity 95
Suggested Learning Activities 96
Suggested Readings 96
9. The Social Policy Context of Practice 97
Chapter Preview 97
Background and Context 98
Guidance and Direction 102
Perspectives on Policy Practice: A Workbook Activity 107
Preparing Legislative Testimony: A Workbook Activity 108
Suggested Learning Activities 108
Suggested Readings 108
10. Cultural Competence 110
Chapter Preview 110
Background and Context 111
Guidance and Direction 113
Cultural Competence Audit: A Workbook Activity 120
Cultural Examples to Consider: A Workbook Activity 121
Organizational Cases to Consider: A Workbook Activity 123
Suggested Learning Activities 123
Suggested Readings 124
11. Professional Social Work 125
Chapter Preview 125
Background and Context 126
Guidance and Direction 127
Social Work Licensing: A Workbook Activity 132
Moving from Student to Professional: A Workbook Activity 134
Suggested Learning Activities 135
Suggested Readings 135
12. Social Work Ethics 136
Chapter Preview 136
Background and Context 137
Guidance and Direction 139
Values and Ethics in Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity 145
Suggested Learning Activities 146
Suggested Readings 147
13. Legal Issues 148
Chapter Preview 148
Background and Context 149
Guidance and Direction 152
Legal Issues and Concerns: A Workbook Activity 155
Suggested Learning Activities 157
Suggested Readings 158
14. Planned Change Process 159
Chapter Preview 159
Background and Context 160
Guidance and Direction 165
Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook Activity 169
Planned Change Process Example: A Workbook Activity 170
Suggested Learning Activities 170
Suggested Readings 171
15. Evaluating Your Practice 172
Chapter Preview 172
Background and Context 173
Guidance and Direction 178
Self-Assessment of Practicum Strengths Post-Test: A Workbook Activity 182
Analyzing Ineffectiveness: A Workbook Activity 182
Suggested Learning Activities 183
Suggested Readings 184
16. Merging Self and Profession 185
Chapter Preview 185
Background and Context 186
Guidance and Direction 187
Professional Development Plan: A Workbook Activity 191
Suggested Learning Activities 191
Suggested Readings 192
17. Leadership for Social Justice 193
Chapter Preview 193
Background and Context 194
Guidance and Direction 198
Metaphors for Social Justice Practice: A Workbook Activity 205
Suggested Learning Activities 206
Suggested Readings 206
Appendix 207
Glossary 213
Index 219
Structure of Chapters 1
Chapter Preview 2
Background and Context 3
Guidance and Direction 6
Self-Assessment of Practice Strengths: A Workbook Activity 7
Skill Building Across Your Social Work Career: A Workbook Activity 9
Suggested Learning Activities 10
Suggested Readings 11
2. Implementing a Learning Plan 12
Chapter Preview 12
Background and Context 13
Guidance and Direction 19
Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity 25
Self-Monitoring of Competency Building: A Workbook Activity 26
Suggested Learning Activities 27
Suggested Readings 27
3. Learning from Supervision 28
Chapter Preview 28
Background and Context 29
Guidance and Direction 33
Professional Standards for Supervision: A Workbook Activity 37
Preparing for Supervision: A Workbook Activity 39
Suggested Learning Activities 39
Suggested Readings 40
4. Personal Safety 41
Chapter Preview 41
Background and Context 42
Guidance and Direction 44
Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity 49
Suggested Learning Activities 50
Suggested Readings 50
5. Communication 51
Chapter Preview 51
Background and Context 52
Guidance and Direction 53
Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity 63
Suggested Learning Activities 63
Suggested Readings 64
6. Organizational Context of Practice 65
Chapter Preview 65
Background and Context 66
Guidance and Direction 71
Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity 74
Suggested Learning Activities 75
Suggested Readings 75
7. The Community Context of Practice 76
Chapter Preview 76
Background and Context 77
Guidance and Direction 81
Developing Community Practice Skills: A Workbook Activity 85
Selecting Community Practice Theories and Models: A Workbook Activity 85
Suggested Learning Activities 85
Suggested Readings 86
8. The Social Problem Context of Practice 87
Chapter Preview 87
Background and Context 87
Guidance and Direction 91
Social Problems and Social Work Responses: A Workbook Activity 95
Beliefs About Social Problems: A Workbook Activity 95
Suggested Learning Activities 96
Suggested Readings 96
9. The Social Policy Context of Practice 97
Chapter Preview 97
Background and Context 98
Guidance and Direction 102
Perspectives on Policy Practice: A Workbook Activity 107
Preparing Legislative Testimony: A Workbook Activity 108
Suggested Learning Activities 108
Suggested Readings 108
10. Cultural Competence 110
Chapter Preview 110
Background and Context 111
Guidance and Direction 113
Cultural Competence Audit: A Workbook Activity 120
Cultural Examples to Consider: A Workbook Activity 121
Organizational Cases to Consider: A Workbook Activity 123
Suggested Learning Activities 123
Suggested Readings 124
11. Professional Social Work 125
Chapter Preview 125
Background and Context 126
Guidance and Direction 127
Social Work Licensing: A Workbook Activity 132
Moving from Student to Professional: A Workbook Activity 134
Suggested Learning Activities 135
Suggested Readings 135
12. Social Work Ethics 136
Chapter Preview 136
Background and Context 137
Guidance and Direction 139
Values and Ethics in Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity 145
Suggested Learning Activities 146
Suggested Readings 147
13. Legal Issues 148
Chapter Preview 148
Background and Context 149
Guidance and Direction 152
Legal Issues and Concerns: A Workbook Activity 155
Suggested Learning Activities 157
Suggested Readings 158
14. Planned Change Process 159
Chapter Preview 159
Background and Context 160
Guidance and Direction 165
Evidence-Based Practice: A Workbook Activity 169
Planned Change Process Example: A Workbook Activity 170
Suggested Learning Activities 170
Suggested Readings 171
15. Evaluating Your Practice 172
Chapter Preview 172
Background and Context 173
Guidance and Direction 178
Self-Assessment of Practicum Strengths Post-Test: A Workbook Activity 182
Analyzing Ineffectiveness: A Workbook Activity 182
Suggested Learning Activities 183
Suggested Readings 184
16. Merging Self and Profession 185
Chapter Preview 185
Background and Context 186
Guidance and Direction 187
Professional Development Plan: A Workbook Activity 191
Suggested Learning Activities 191
Suggested Readings 192
17. Leadership for Social Justice 193
Chapter Preview 193
Background and Context 194
Guidance and Direction 198
Metaphors for Social Justice Practice: A Workbook Activity 205
Suggested Learning Activities 206
Suggested Readings 206
Appendix 207
Glossary 213
Index 219