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Social Work Practicum, The: Preparation for Practice, 8th edition

  • Cynthia Garthwait

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Overview

The Social Work Practicum combines theory and practice to help you understand, structure, implement and evaluate practicum experiences. The text helps prepare you for professional practice by providing a structured yet individualized map for gaining the competencies required of social work professionals. The format integrates theory and practice to walk you through the process of acquiring knowledge, developing skills and enhancing social work values at both the BSW and MSW levels.

The 8th Edition includes expanded and updated coverage of diversity and working across differences. Additional areas of focus include the use of technology, working with involuntary clients, social work theories and models, communication skills and the planned change process.

Published by Pearson (September 18th 2020) - Copyright © 2021

ISBN-13: 9780135878941

Subject: Social Work & Human Services

Category: Field Work / Practicum

Overview

1. Purpose and Expectations for Practicum
2. Implementing a Learning Plan
3. Learning from Supervision
4. Organizational Context of Practice
5. The Community Context of Practice
6. The Social Problem Context of Practice
7. Social Policy Context of Practice
8. Professional Social Work
9. Communication
10. Social Work Ethics
11. Legal Issues
12. Planned Change Process
13. Diversity
14. Personal Safety
15. Evaluating Your Practice
16. Professional and Personal Identity
17. Leadership and Social Justice

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