The Social Work Field Placement: A Competency-Based Approach - Softcover

John Poulin (author), Selina Matis (author) & Heather Witt (author)

 
9780826175526: The Social Work Field Placement: A Competency-Based Approach
Softcover
ISBN 10: 082617552X ISBN 13: 9780826175526
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2018

Synopsis

This unique core text helps BSW and MSW students to structure their field placement learning around the nine CWE professional social work competencies. Empowering students to go beyond merely completing tasks, the book facilitates mastery and integration of these competencies by elucidating key concepts and applying them to realistic competency-based case scenarios. Each user-friendly chapter―directly linked to a particular competency― promotes thought-provoking reflection about fieldwork with critical thinking questions, integrated competency logs, an on-line template log, and a detailed case study. These tools reinforce learning by connecting competencies directly to students’ internship experiences.

Cases are structured to serve as models when students prepare their own cases and include a review of the competency; detailed practice settings; socioeconomic and context factors at micro, macro, and mezzo levels; a problem overview; an assessment of client strengths and weaknesses; and a closing summary. Additional learning aids include chapter opening vignettes and objectives, chapter summaries, and glossaries. Web and video links offer students a wealth of supplemental resources, and a robust instructors package provides teachers with PowerPoints, written competency assignments with grading rubrics, and discussion exercises. The print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book.

Key Features:

  • Integrates field placement experiences with the nine CSWE 2015 competencies
  • Promotes thought-provoking reflection about fieldwork with detailed case studies and challenging learning tools
  • Includes discussions of ethical dilemmas, technology, and social media to reflect growing use and the challenges associated
  • Includes online instructors’ resources including, PowerPoints, written competency assignments with grading rubrics, and discussion exercises
  • Print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book

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    Publisher
    Springer Publishing Company
    Publication date
    2018
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    082617552X
    ISBN 13 
    9780826175526
    Binding
    Paperback
    Number of pages
    440