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Product Identifiers

PublisherSAGE Publications, Incorporated

ISBN-101483353257

ISBN-139781483353258

eBay Product ID (ePID)212003193

Product Key Features

Number of Pages264 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFinding Your Way Through Field Work : a Social Work Student′S Guide

Publication Year2015

SubjectSocial Work, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, General

TypeStudy Guide

AuthorUrania E. Glassman

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Reference, Social Science

SeriesSocial Work in the New Century Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in

Item Weight15.6 Oz

Item Length9.1 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2015-023617

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsGlassman helps BSW and MSW social work students navigate the field placement component of social work education., "Glassman helps BSW and MSW social work students navigate the field placement component of social work education." -- Janet Tyler "Use of the nine core competencies makes this an excellent choice for the Practicum instructor." -- Herbert I. Burson "The importance of self-awareness and one's own history is highlighted in a way that makes sense." -- Staci Jensen-Hart

Dewey Decimal361.307155

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Table Of ContentChapter 1: Introduction To Field Work: Experiential Education Developing Competency in Field Work How to Maximize Experiential Learning in the Field Framework of This TextChapter 2: Student Qualities and the Transformational Process Elements That Students Bring to Field Work Transformation in Field Work Five Elements of Field WorkChapter 3: Securing Agency Acceptance Agency Endorsement of Student as Worker With Clients Preparing for Initial Agency Meeting The Initial Agency Meeting Qualities That Agencies Are Looking For Barriers to Acceptance By the AgencyChapter 4: Developing Social Work Competencies Getting Started on the Right Foot at Field Placement Field Education as the "Signature Pedagogy" of Social Work Social Work Competencies and Practice Behaviors Social Work Competencies and Your School's Curriculum: Foundation Field Work Social Work Competencies and Your School's Curriculum: Second-Year Field WorkChapter 5: The Relationship Between Field Instructor and Student Roles of Field Instructors Roles of StudentsChapter 6: Process Recording and Other Educational Tools Purpose of Process Recording Outline for Narrative Process Recording Additional Formats for Process Recording Further Educational ToolsChapter 7: The Relationship Between Faculty Field Advisor and Student Faculty Field Advisor's Roles Roles of StudentsChapter 8: Timelines for Student Development BSW Program Field Work Timeline MSW Program Timeline for Field Work Challenges For All Students Progression of Learning Block Placement DesignsChapter 9: Developing Social Work Competencies in the Foundation Year Review of the Social Work Practice Competencies First-Year Competency Development Exemplars Moving Forward With Foundation Competencies Social Work Code of Ethics as Foundation for Competent PracticeChapter 10: Advancing Competencies in the Second Year Getting Started Second-Year Specialization Exemplars Social Work Code of Ethics as Foundation for Competent PracticeChapter 11: Employment and Field Placement at the Same Site Guidelines For Developing A Field Placement Within Your Agency Of Employment Common Problems And PitfallsChapter 12: Managing Stressful Relationships and Demands Managing Stressful Relationships With Clients Managing Stressful Relationships With Your Field Instructor Managing Issues At The Agency Managing Demands Of Family And FriendsChapter 13: Utilizing Self-Awareness in Social Work Practice Using Your History and Issues to Enhance Your Work When Your Personal Issues Get in the Way Managing the Countertransference and Transference (Hepworth, Rooney, Rooney, Strom-Gottfried, & Larson, 2010) Using Your History To Help OthersChapter 14: Looking Toward the Future Ending First-Year or Senior-Year Field Work Transition from First- to Second-Year Field Work Transition from BSW to Career or to MSW Program Transition from MSW to Career

Edition DescriptionStudy Guide

SynopsisThis book is a guide for students progressing through field work to help them review key skills and reinforce their field learning experience., Finding Your Way Through Field Work: A Social Work Student's Guide is a a student text and coordinated instructor's manual. The field instructor manual contains a conceptual framework for building a field education program and contains illustrative materials to show application. It contains practice illustrations, example from field programs, guidelines and illustrations. The student manual serves as a workbook style format to help students review key skills and reinforce their field learning experience., Written from the perspective of long-standing field director Urania E. Glassman, this practical guide helps BSW and first and second year MSW students successfully navigate field work. Vignettes, examples from field programs, and over 75 case illustrations further an applied understanding of every step in the field work process, highlighting student accomplishments, obstacles, and common dilemmas. Unique in its experiential approach, this applied text reinforces true learning in the field., An experiential approach to field work! Written from the perspective of long-standing field director Urania E. Glassman, this practical guide helps BSW and first- and second-year MSW students successfully navigate field work. Vignettes, examples from field programs, and over 75 case illustrations further an applied understanding of every step in the field work process, highlighting student accomplishments, obstacles, and common dilemmas. Unique in its experiential approach, this applied text reinforces true learning in the field. Key Features, Over 75 insightful case illustrations highlight almost every common issue that students face in their field work and demonstrate how each situation can be handled. Clearly identified topics in each chapter guide social work students through the many pitfalls and challenges of field work. A focus on key relationships (with field instructor, agency staff, faculty advisor, authority, and the all-important client relationship) helps prepare students for effective social work practice. Second- and third-person narration offers an engaging, personal approach to the material. Guidelines and examples from field programs help students review and master key skills. Useful strategies for managing the effects of personal history on field work and the many conflicting demands of the experience are included. Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberHV11.G56 2016