Transformative Learning for Social Work: Learning For and In Practice - Softcover

Stone, Clare

 
9781137542359: Transformative Learning for Social Work: Learning For and In Practice
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1137542357 ISBN 13: 9781137542359
Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2016

Synopsis

Learning and self-development is a continuous process for social workers, and practitioners must keep abreast of new knowledge, guidance and legislation in order to keep growing professionally.

In this innovative text, an expert group of authors from a range of academia and practice settings highlights the importance of traditional approaches to learning, such as reflective practice and motivation, and introduces more contemporary methods such as coaching, service user participation and developing digital competence.

Strongly practical in its approach, the book enables the reader to engage with the content in bite-size pieces, encouraging them to learn in whatever way works best for them. Features include:
- Over 40 reflective tools, exercises and templates that can be used by learners and educators independently or in groups, in the classroom or the workplace
- A wealth of case material to illustrate key points
- An inspiring collection of first-hand narratives from social workers learning and developing in the field.

This is an invaluable resource for educators and a must-read sourcebook for learners – be they students, newly qualified social workers or practitioners wishing to attend to their own professional development.

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About the Author

Clare Stone is a registered social work who worked within statutory adult services before moving into academia as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire, UK.; Fiona Harbin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Social work, Care and Community at UCLan.

From the Back Cover

Learning and self-development is a continuous process for social workers, and practitioners must keep abreast of new knowledge, guidance and legislation in order to keep growing professionally.

In this innovative text, an expert group of authors from a range of academia and practice settings highlights the importance of traditional approaches to learning, such as reflective practice and motivation, and introduces more contemporary methods such as coaching, service user participation and developing digital competence.

Strongly practical in its approach, the book enables the reader to engage with the content in bite-size pieces, encouraging them to learn in whatever way works best for them. Features include:

• Over 40 reflective tools, exercises and templates that can be used by learners and educators independently or in groups, in the classroom or the workplace
• A wealth of case material to illustrate key points
• An inspiring collection of first-hand narratives from social workers learning and developing in the field.

This is an invaluable resource for educators and a must-read sourcebook for learners – be they students, newly qualified social workers or practitioners wishing to attend to their own professional development.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Red Globe Press
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1137542357
ISBN 13 
9781137542359
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
232