The Social Work Practicum.
A Guide and Workbook for Students
5th Edition
Published on 11. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-205-76944-5 (ISBN)
Description
Social Work Practicum, 5/e, offers a unique integrative format designed to help students develop social work competencies by applying their academic learning to practicum experiences.
It covers a variety of topic areas and leads students through guided experiences and workbook questions, helping them gain a professional identity, integrate theory with practice, and acquire the core competencies needed for social work practice.
This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, designed to guide students in becoming skilled at the Council on Social Work's core competencies. Each chapter reflects and integrates the latest CSWE competency standards (EPAS). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration.
It covers a variety of topic areas and leads students through guided experiences and workbook questions, helping them gain a professional identity, integrate theory with practice, and acquire the core competencies needed for social work practice.
This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series, designed to guide students in becoming skilled at the Council on Social Work's core competencies. Each chapter reflects and integrates the latest CSWE competency standards (EPAS). End-of-chapter assessment reinforces this integration.
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Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-76944-5 (9780205769445)
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Cynthia L. Garthwait
Professor and BSW Program Director, School of Social Work, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Professor and BSW Program Director, School of Social Work, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Content
Foreword by David Schantz
Preface
Chapter 1 The Purpose of a Practicum
Background and Context
How to Use This Book
How the Chapters Are Structured
Practicum-Related Strengths: A Workbook Activity
How Do We Learn? A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 2 School, Agency, and Student Expectations
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Clarifying Expectations: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 3 Planning to Learn Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Preparing a Plan for Learning
The Generalist Perspective and the Plan for Learning
Guidance and Direction
Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 4 Getting Started
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Basic Information about Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 5 Learning from Supervision
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Using Supervision for Learning: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 6 Personal Safety
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 7 Communication
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 8 The Agency Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 9 The Community Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Beginning a Community Analysis: A Working Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 10 The Social Problem Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
The Problems and Needs Addressed by Your Agency: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 11 The Social Policy Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Social Policy Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 12 Diversity
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Cultural Awareness in Your Agency: A Workbook Activity
Identity and Self-Awareness: A Workbook Activity
Diversity in Client Behavior: Situations to Discuss
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 13 Professional Social Work
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
The Image and Impact of Social Work: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 14 Social Work Ethics
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Values, Ethics, and Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 15 Legal Concerns
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Legal Issues and Concerns: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 16 Social Work Practice as Planned Change
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
The Change Process: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 17 Evaluating Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Examining Your Performance in the Practicum: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 18 Merging Self and Profession
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Merging Self and Profession: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 19 Leadership and Social Justice
Becoming the Social Worker You Want to Be
Becoming a Leader and a Seeker of Social Justice
Becoming the Person You Want to Be
Selected Bibliography
Appendix: Sample Learning Agreement
Preface
Chapter 1 The Purpose of a Practicum
Background and Context
How to Use This Book
How the Chapters Are Structured
Practicum-Related Strengths: A Workbook Activity
How Do We Learn? A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 2 School, Agency, and Student Expectations
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Clarifying Expectations: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 3 Planning to Learn Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Preparing a Plan for Learning
The Generalist Perspective and the Plan for Learning
Guidance and Direction
Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 4 Getting Started
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Basic Information about Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 5 Learning from Supervision
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Using Supervision for Learning: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 6 Personal Safety
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 7 Communication
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 8 The Agency Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 9 The Community Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Beginning a Community Analysis: A Working Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 10 The Social Problem Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
The Problems and Needs Addressed by Your Agency: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 11 The Social Policy Context of Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Social Policy Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 12 Diversity
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Cultural Awareness in Your Agency: A Workbook Activity
Identity and Self-Awareness: A Workbook Activity
Diversity in Client Behavior: Situations to Discuss
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 13 Professional Social Work
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
The Image and Impact of Social Work: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 14 Social Work Ethics
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Values, Ethics, and Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 15 Legal Concerns
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Legal Issues and Concerns: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 16 Social Work Practice as Planned Change
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
The Change Process: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 17 Evaluating Practice
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Examining Your Performance in the Practicum: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 18 Merging Self and Profession
Goals for Learning
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Merging Self and Profession: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Additional Suggestions and Hints
Selected Bibliography
Chapter 19 Leadership and Social Justice
Becoming the Social Worker You Want to Be
Becoming a Leader and a Seeker of Social Justice
Becoming the Person You Want to Be
Selected Bibliography
Appendix: Sample Learning Agreement