Making the Most of Your Social Work Placement
1st Edition
Published on 7. October 2019
160 pages
978-1-5264-8343-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
This book highlights the importance of collaboration between the student and the PE, offering concrete ideas for students to actively take responsibility for their learning on placement. Contributions from real students bring the placement process to life, and overall, I think the book is written in a way that is accessible and motivating for students. -- Pam FieldMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-5264-8343-0 (9781526483430)
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Paula Beesley
Making the Most of Your Social Work Placement
Book
10/2019
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€132.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Paula Beesley is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Leeds Beckett University, with interests in communication skill development and practice placements. She holds the Practice Teacher Award, and has been a practice teacher for 20 years both as a child protection social worker and as an independent off-site practice educator working with a wide range of placements and students. She is currently undertaking a PhD into communication in social work student supervision on placement.
Content
Introduction
Chapter One - Getting to know yourself as a learner
Chapter Two - Fulfilling the university process within a placement
Chapter Three - Establishing a relationship with your practice educator
Chapter Four - Cultivating a relationship with service users and carers
Chapter Five - Understanding your social work skills, knowledge and values in your professional practice
Chapter Six - Enhancing your ability to critically reflect
Chapter Seven - Responding positively to constructive feedback
Chapter Eight - Evidencing your capability on placement
Chapter Nine - Writing your academic assignment
Chapter Ten - Conclusion
Chapter One - Getting to know yourself as a learner
Chapter Two - Fulfilling the university process within a placement
Chapter Three - Establishing a relationship with your practice educator
Chapter Four - Cultivating a relationship with service users and carers
Chapter Five - Understanding your social work skills, knowledge and values in your professional practice
Chapter Six - Enhancing your ability to critically reflect
Chapter Seven - Responding positively to constructive feedback
Chapter Eight - Evidencing your capability on placement
Chapter Nine - Writing your academic assignment
Chapter Ten - Conclusion
