Author: Viviene E. Cree Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1135076731 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 240
Book Description
This is a book about social workers and social work. It tells the story of the journey into and through social work of people from around the world living and working in social work today. We hear what has brought them into social work and what has kept them in it since. Their lively accounts demonstrate that commitment and passion remain at the heart of social work today. This new edition of Becoming a Social Worker is made up of entirely new stories. It describes what it is like to be a social worker in a range of different practice settings in different countries. While many of the narratives are from practitioners and educators who either grew up in, or came as adults to, the UK, half of the narratives explores the experiences of social workers and educators working in different parts of the world in countries as diverse as Australia and New Zealand, India and Bangladesh, Ireland, Sweden and Eastern Europe, Nigeria, the USA and Canada. The book ends with a commentary, which argues that social work is truly a global profession. Some of the contributors will be recognised as those who have played a key part in shaping social work over the years and they provide valuable insights into how the profession has developed over time. Other contributors, less well known but no less interesting, give a vivid account of the challenges that social work education and practice face, and the shared values that underpin social work wherever it is located. Social work is a demanding and difficult job that goes largely unseen within society. We only ever hear about social work and social workers when something goes wrong and a vulnerable adult or child is hurt. Becoming a Social Worker sets out to change that – to make social work visible, so that those considering a career in the caring professions across the world can make an informed choice about whether social work is the career for them.
Author: Shelagh Larkin Publisher: SAGE Publications ISBN: 1506379230 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 355
Book Description
Integrating theory with practice, A Field Guide for Social Workers: Applying Your Generalist Training helps students understand and overcome the challenges of field education. This comprehensive text provides the necessary tools to develop and demonstrate core competencies set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) using the author’s generalist field education approach grounded in generalist practice literature. Integrative activities and reflection questions directly apply generalist training to field experience. Students will be equipped to meet the goals of the field and realize their potential as generalist practitioners. Instructor Resources Free author-created resources for instructors are available with this text.
Author: Urania E. Glassman Publisher: SAGE Publications ISBN: 1483353249 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 265
Book Description
Written from the perspective of long-standing field director Urania E. Glassman, Finding Your Way Through Field Work is a practical guide that helps BSW and first and second year MSW students successfully navigate field work. Vignettes, examples from field programs, and over 75 case illustrations further an applied understanding of every step in the field work process, highlighting student accomplishments, obstacles, and common dilemmas. Unique in its experiential approach, this applied text reinforces true learning in the field.
Author: Jessica Rosenberg Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1135889309 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 233
Book Description
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.
Author: JoAnn Jarolmen Publisher: SAGE Publications ISBN: 1483322157 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 457
Book Description
Offering a unique focus on evidence-based interventions, critical thinking, and diversity, School Social Work: A Direct Practice Guide covers the foundations of working with children and adolescents in the schools. Each chapter reviews a basic concept and then provides two in-depth activities that allow readers to apply the concepts to real life practice situations. Practical, hands-on experiences, best practice approaches, and case examples throughout the book demonstrate assessments and techniques in action with vulnerable populations and help readers to understand the nuances and complexities of working in a school environment. The book begins with an overview of theory important to social work in the school setting, then covers a wide array of topics, including a typical day in the life of a school social worker; skills and techniques; special education; crisis intervention; collaboration and school consultation; current issues in education; ethical dilemmas; policy, program development, and evaluation; and global issues in school social work.
Author: Enid Lee Publisher: ISBN: 9781878554178 Category : Anti-racism Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Interdisciplinary manual analyzes the roots of racism through lessons and readings by numerous educators. Issues such as tracking, parent/school relations, and language policies are addressed along with readings and lessons for pre- and in-service staff development. All levels.
Author: Julie Birkenmaier Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1351676776 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 262
Book Description
Generality of the Change -- Organizational Supports -- Termination, Evaluation, and Follow-Up of Change in Organizations -- Evaluation of Social Work Practice with Organizations -- Types of Evaluation -- Structure of Evaluation -- Logic Model -- Information and Data Sources -- Roles in Evaluation -- Straight Talk about Organizational Life -- Conclusion -- Grand Challenge: "Achieve Equal Opportunity and Justice"--Main Points -- Exercises -- References -- Credits -- Glossary/Index
Author: Julie Birkenmaier Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317910400 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 330
Book Description
This text for generalist practice courses is also available with a treasure trove of related materials for use in a two or three-course practice sequence. The text helps translate the guiding theoretical perspectives of social justice, human rights, and critical social construction into purposeful social work practice. Six unique cases, specially written for this Series, provide a "learning by doing" framework unavailable from any other social work publisher. Companion readings and many other resources enable this text to be the centerpiece for three semesters of practice teaching. Go to www.routledgesw.com to learn more. This custom edition includes the first five chapters for instructors teaching the first semester of a three-semester generalist practice sequence, and is also available in e-book editions in a full range of digital formats.
Author: Viviene E. Cree
Author: Alfred J. Rahilly
Author: Shelagh Larkin
Author: Urania E. Glassman
Author: Jessica Rosenberg
Author: JoAnn Jarolmen
Author: Betty Garcia
Author: Enid Lee
Author: Julie Birkenmaier
Author: Julie Birkenmaier