Becoming a Social Worker

Becoming a Social Worker

Author: Viviene E. Cree

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-01-22

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1135076731

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This is a book about social workers and social work. It tells the story of the journey into and through social work of people from around the world living and working in social work today. We hear what has brought them into social work and what has kept them in it since. Their lively accounts demonstrate that commitment and passion remain at the heart of social work today. This new edition of Becoming a Social Worker is made up of entirely new stories. It describes what it is like to be a social worker in a range of different practice settings in different countries. While many of the narratives are from practitioners and educators who either grew up in, or came as adults to, the UK, half of the narratives explores the experiences of social workers and educators working in different parts of the world in countries as diverse as Australia and New Zealand, India and Bangladesh, Ireland, Sweden and Eastern Europe, Nigeria, the USA and Canada. The book ends with a commentary, which argues that social work is truly a global profession. Some of the contributors will be recognised as those who have played a key part in shaping social work over the years and they provide valuable insights into how the profession has developed over time. Other contributors, less well known but no less interesting, give a vivid account of the challenges that social work education and practice face, and the shared values that underpin social work wherever it is located. Social work is a demanding and difficult job that goes largely unseen within society. We only ever hear about social work and social workers when something goes wrong and a vulnerable adult or child is hurt. Becoming a Social Worker sets out to change that – to make social work visible, so that those considering a career in the caring professions across the world can make an informed choice about whether social work is the career for them.


A Field Guide for Social Workers

A Field Guide for Social Workers

Author: Shelagh Larkin

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2018-07-10

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1506379230

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Integrating theory with practice, A Field Guide for Social Workers: Applying Your Generalist Training helps students understand and overcome the challenges of field education. This comprehensive text provides the necessary tools to develop and demonstrate core competencies set forth by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) using the author’s generalist field education approach grounded in generalist practice literature. Integrative activities and reflection questions directly apply generalist training to field experience. Students will be equipped to meet the goals of the field and realize their potential as generalist practitioners. Instructor Resources Free author-created resources for instructors are available with this text.


Working in Social Work

Working in Social Work

Author: Jessica Rosenberg

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2009-09-25

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1135889309

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This text provides graduate students going into the social work field with real world and practical information about what it is really like to work as a social worker. Each chapter presents a true picture of what to expect as a front-line social worker in the given practice setting.


Finding Your Way Through Field Work

Finding Your Way Through Field Work

Author: Urania E. Glassman

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2015-11-03

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1483353249

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Written from the perspective of long-standing field director Urania E. Glassman, Finding Your Way Through Field Work is a practical guide that 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.


The Social Work Portfolio: A Student'S Guide To Evidencing Your Practice

The Social Work Portfolio: A Student'S Guide To Evidencing Your Practice

Author: Fenge, Lee-Ann

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0335245315

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This book guides students through creating their portfolio using practical tips, case studies, action points and activities. Importantly, this book shows students how to evidence certain elements of their practice in their portfolio.


Beyond Heroes and Holidays

Beyond Heroes and Holidays

Author: Enid Lee

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781878554178

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Interdisciplinary manual analyzes the roots of racism through lessons and readings by numerous educators. Issues such as tracking, parent/school relations, and language policies are addressed along with readings and lessons for pre- and in-service staff development. All levels.


Teacher Unions and Social Justice

Teacher Unions and Social Justice

Author: Michael Charney

Publisher: Rethinking Schools

Published: 2021-01-15

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780942961096

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An anthology of more than 60 articles documenting the history and the how-tos of social justice unionism. Together, they describe the growing movement to forge multiracial alliances with communities to defend and transform public education.


Politics for Social Workers

Politics for Social Workers

Author: Stephen Pimpare

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-23

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780231196925

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This book is a concise, accessible guide to help social workers understand how politics and policy making really work--and what they can do to help their clients and their communities. It offers informed, practical grounding in the mechanics of policy making and the tools that activists and outsiders can use to take on an entrenched system.