Reflective Reader: Social Work and Human Development (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

Crawford, Karin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844450503 ISBN 13: 9781844450503

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2006

This book is an original way to introduce students and practitioners to reflective learning and knowledge-based practice, both of which are key aspects of a social worker's role. Readers will consider the impact of social work practice from a life course perspective by using extracts from topical research, theory, academic texts and national strategy and policy. Numerous activities prompt personal reflection and help readers to develop skills in critical analysis, as well as providing ways in which they can evidence the impact this learning has on their professional development.

Review:

This text provides a very clear overview of human growth and development through the life course. This is an essential area of learning for social work students. --Lecturer, University of Wales, Bangor

A holistic perspective on human development which discusses theoretical concepts and explores human life span in a well-thought out comprehensive way. Excellent for students and well worth reading --Lecturer, University of Lincoln

Very useful, informative book underpinning a module on human development and its relevance to practice. --Lecturer, Merthyr Tydfil College

From the Publisher:

This book is part of a new range of undergraduate course books which has been developed specifically to support social work training providers and students in the first year of the new degree (starting in September 2003). Structured around the key knowledge areas as set out in the DoH Requirements for Social Work Training document, these introductory texts support students in applying their knowledge to practice situations and reflecting on their experiences.

Key Features:

* Case studies to help reinforce learning and relate discussions of models and theories directly to social work practice.

* Learning activities to help students check their progress and explore areas in greater depth.

* Summaries of contemporary research, providing students with up-to-date evidence for best practice and suggestions for further reading.