This study guide is an invaluable resource for any student doing a work placement as part of their degree. The text provides practical and thorough advice to help students select, prepare, and navigate through their first experience of organizational life.
Learn how to get the most from your placements with this user-friendly text. The bestselling Making the Most of Field Placement offers a practice-based approach to teaching and learning during placement experiences. Written for both students and supervisors, it follows the stages of a placement from planning through to evaluation. The core practice issues and ideas discussed can be used for a wide range of fields including social work, welfare work, disability work, youth work, community work and other human services. This edition has been updated to reflect the 2020 Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards along with new chapters on working with vulnerable people and becoming a professional. Instructor resources include activity sheets and learning agreements.
A new addition to the SAGE Study Skills series, this book is an invaluable resource for any business and management student intending to do a work placement as part of their degree. The text provides practical and thorough advice to help students select, prepare and navigate through organizational life. The book covers every step of the work placement process, from planning, making contact and interviewing, through to reflective learning and how to make the most of the placement experience and the opportunities it presents for future careers Each chapter features testimonials from students who have done placement years, offering experiences and advice Checklists to help students cover every consideration for commencing on their placement An extensive list of useful websites and contacts, as well as further reading suggestions. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
earning and development as a Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, and other related human services professionals. The aim of this handbook is to serve as a reference guide and de-mystify the field placement process. Completing a field placement entails linking theory to the practice required in the field. This straightforward and practical guide can be used by instructors to set up meaningful field placement experiences and by students as an easy reference guide at various points during their placement. Making the Most of Your Field Placement satisfies the program learning outcomes that are required by The Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) and includes the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice outlined by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Embarking on a first practice placement can be an anxious experience for social work students. This textbook takes them step-by-step through the process, holding their hand through preparation for practice modules and during the course of the placement itself. Focusing on practicalities, knowledge, values and skills, the authors guide students through the challenges they may face. Chapters include numerous real-life case examples which reflect a range of varying placement contexts including different settings, service-user groups, locations and areas of practice. The book will help students become confident on placement and lead to rich placement experiences which will benefit them throughout the rest of their degree and upon entry to the profession. Your Social Work Practice Placements is essential reading for all social care students.
This book draws on research, professional literature and theories to put a realistic view on fieldwork. "This is a useful introductory text, which could help to develop a positive and enlightened view of fieldwork from the occupational therapist's perspective." - "British Journal of Occupational Therapy".
Struggling to secure the right counselling or psychotherapy placement for you? Unsure of how to deal with complex challenges or how to make sure you get the most out of your placement? Then you have come to the right place! Packed full of hints and tips, advice, checklists and points for reflection, this practical guide will provide you with those all important answers, and more. Key content includes: - History and background of the placement - How to get the most out of the placement - Wider professional and ethical considerations - The placement search, completing the application and tips for the interview - Managing placement relationships - Planning for the Future This one stop shop will provide counselling and psychotherapy trainees with everything they need to know to secure and survive their practice placement.
How do you get a job without experience? It's the question virtually every college student or recent graduates face. Neelima Vinod's 'A Complete Guide to Job Placement' reveals some startling facts that the present day job-searcher may be overlooking. It is the definitive guide to building the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the job search. It equips you with action-oriented tips and strategies to come out successful. Learn how to get the best tools for career preparation and job hunting:A step-by-step plan for landing your first jobSamples of resumes and cover letters that really workThe latest information on the best career paths"e;Inside"e; information for making the most of career and job resourcesBesides telling you how to match your qualifications to employers' needs, this book guides you to write winning cover letters and resumes, with appropriate examples covering an assorted field of study. There's more--learn important interviewing skills and how to negotiate a job offer! To getting from college campus to hard-nosed job, this book provides all essential information and guidance you need to put your foot in the door of the real world. Quick success guaranteed when you start your first job search with it!
Unsure about where to do your placement? Scared about what might await you? Keen to make the most of every moment?Whether thinking about teaching abroad, working in your local school or supporting learning in an art gallery, this accessible and empowering guide will take you through the placement process and provide all the information you need to make the most of your experience.Case study extracts from past students on a diverse range of placements give a flavour for what its really like to go on placement. Summaries and key points ensure you can find the information youre looking for quickly and reflective questions encourage you to think about and learn from your experiences.The supporting companion website provides links to placement opportunities, ideas to get you started and a complete set of student case studies. A guide for lecturers looking to support students on placement is also available online.The essential guide for all students thinking about going on an educational placement.