Integrates classroom with field.
The sixth edition of Social Work Practicum offers a unique integrative format designed to help students develop social work competencies by applying their academic learning to practicum experiences. The text covers a variety of topic areas leading students through guided experiences and workbook questions. Which, in turn, help students gain a professional identity, integrate theory with practice, and acquire the core competencies needed for social work practice.
Connecting Core Competencies series -- Each chapter highlights the core competencies and practice behavior examples found in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Critical thinking questions throughout reinforces these connections. MySearchLab.com activities enhance the student experience by integrating the mastery of CSWE's core competencies with practice and research.
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Learning Goals
Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:
Integrate classroom knowledge and theory with practicum experience.
Develop professional identity as a generalist social worker.
Understand the various contexts of social work practice.
Demonstrate theoretical and evidence-based foundation for practice.
Demonstrate competence in planned change process.
Table of Contents
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Purpose of a Practicum
Chapter 2: School, Agency, and Student Expectations
Chapter 3: Developing a Learning Plan
Chapter 4: Getting Started
Chapter 5: Learning from Supervision
Chapter 6: Personal Safety
Chapter 7: Communication
Chapter 8: Agency Context of Practice
Chapter 9: Community Context of Practice
Chapter 10: Social Problem Context of Practice
Chapter 11: Social Policy Context of Practice
Chapter 12: Diversity and Cultural Competence
Chapter 13: Professional Social Work
Chapter 14: Social Work Ethics
Chapter 15: Legal Issues
Chapter 16: Planned Change
Chapter 17: Evaluating Social Work Practice
Chapter 18: Integrating the Personal and Professional
Chapter 19: Leadership and Social Justice
FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Purpose of a Practicum
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
How to Use This Book
How the Chapters Are Structured
Practicum Strengths Self-Assessment: A Workbook Activity
How Do We Learn: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 2: School, Agency, and Student Expectations
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Clarifying Expectations: A Workbook Activity
Skill Building Across a Career: A Workbook Activity
Chapter 3: Developing a Learning Plan
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
The Generalist Perspective and the Plan for Learning
Guidance and Direction
Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 4: Getting Started
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Student Self-Monitoring of Practice Behaviors: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 5: Learning from Supervision
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Using Supervision for Learning: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 6: Personal Safety
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 7: Communication
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 8: Agency Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 9: Community Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Developing Community Practice Behaviors: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 10: Social Problem Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Social Problem Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 11: Social Policy Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Social Policy Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Social Policy Reflections: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 12: Diversity and Cultural Competence
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Cultural Competence: A Workbook Activity
Cultural Competence Scenarios: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 13: Professional Social Work
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Professional Social Work in Your Agency: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 14: Social Work Ethics
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Ethics: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 15: Legal Issues
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Legal Issues: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 16: Planned Change
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Planned Change: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 17: Evaluating Social Work Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Self-Evaluation of Practicum Performance: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 18: Integrating the Personal and Professional
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Holistic Self-Care and Areas of Stress for Social Workers: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
Chapter 19: Leadership and Social Justice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
