Studying For Your Social Work Degree

Author : Christine Stogdon,Robin Kiteley
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446245231

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Study Skills for Social Workers by Christine Stogdon,Robin Kiteley Pdf

'The book is completely student focused. I envisage students having the text on their desks when they attempt their written work, and this is very much how a study guide should be used' - Professor Keith Popple, London South Bank University Study Skills for Social Workers offers an accessible insight into the practical use of skills for study in a professional social work context. Engaging with students on their journey through the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifying course, it uses relevant case material from academic and social work perspectives to demonstrate the connection between study and practice. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the core study skills, including guidance on: Effective writing Successful communication Reflective study E-learning Learning in the workplace Understanding feedback. Written in a student-friendly style, Study Skills for Social Workers is interspersed with activities and exercises to enable students to practice and improve their skills as they move through the text. Also included is a glossary, and model answers to sample questions. 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, quizzes and videos on study success!

Author : Jane Bottomley,Patricia Cartney,Steven Pryjmachuk
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781912096251

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Studying for your Social Work Degree by Jane Bottomley,Patricia Cartney,Steven Pryjmachuk Pdf

Studying for your Social Work Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to train to become a social worker. After reading this fully comprehensive guide you will understand: the structure and culture of HE, and how social work fits into it what to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university student teaching and assessment methods within social work, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environment how to manage your social work studies in an effective way and make the most of the resources available to you. The books in our Critical Study Skills series will help you gain the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Packed with tasks and activities to help you improve your learning, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Uniquely, this book is written by an experienced social work lecturer and an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer.

Author : Clare Stone,Mary Shannon
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781914171727

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The Social Work Degree Apprenticeship by Clare Stone,Mary Shannon Pdf

Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship, this book guides apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route. With contributions from academics, employers and students, it provides a broad and inclusive perspective to build effective working relationships. The social work degree apprenticeship is unlike any other qualifying route to become a professional social worker. Apprentices have to juggling a number of competing demands, balancing their work and learning commitments, the expectations of their employer and those of their university. It can be intense, high-paced and stressful, and very often apprentices are mature students who may not have been in formal learning environment for many years. This book has been written specifically with apprentices in mind and by a range of stakeholders, not just academics, who draw upon their experience and expertise to help apprentices successfully navigate this qualification. Key theoretical concepts are introduced throughout, practical advice given and learning features encourage reflection and application, making this a go-to textbook, whether it’s your first time taking a degree or you’re a mature student returning to study - this is an essential companion to your learning journey, helping you manage your relationship with your university and employer.

Author : Hilary Walker
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857252470

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Studying for your Social Work Degree by Hilary Walker Pdf

This essential guide helps students develop the academic skills needed to successfully study for the social work degree. Focusing on each of the three academic levels, this book clearly explains what is expected of students at each level and provides guidance and activities to enable students’ development. The book is packed with examples and activities relevant to the study of social work as an applied academic subject. It recognises the particular nature of social work study and provides guidance on incorporating the perspectives of people who use services, integrating the values and ethics of social work and developing reflective writing.

Author : Eileen Baldry,Mark Hughes,Linda Burnett,Ian Collinson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446209851

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Studying for Social Work by Eileen Baldry,Mark Hughes,Linda Burnett,Ian Collinson Pdf

This essential guide to study skills takes social work students through every step of their degree journey, providing them with the academic tools they will need to thrive along the way. Inventively informed by the insights and reflections of qualifying students, the book offers effective guidance that is grounded in real experience of the social work degree. It is particularly suited to those in their early years of study and supports students as ′social workers in the making′. The book covers a comprehensive range of the core study skills, including: -Time management -Literature searches -Engaging with research -Responding to new styles of social work learning and teaching -Critical thinking -Academic writing and -Presentations With reflective questions, handy practical tips and links to helpful websites, this accessible handbook is the perfect study companion for every student on the path to professional qualification.

Author : Clare Seymour,Hilary Walker,Richard Seymour
Publisher : Learning Matters Limited
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06
Category : Courts
ISBN : 0857253840

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Studying for Your Social Work Degree by Clare Seymour,Hilary Walker,Richard Seymour Pdf

Author : Jane Bottomley,Patricia Cartney,Steven Pryjmachuk
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781912096244

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Studying for your Social Work Degree by Jane Bottomley,Patricia Cartney,Steven Pryjmachuk Pdf

Studying for your Social Work Degree is PERFECT for anyone wanting to train to become a social worker. After reading this fully comprehensive guide you will understand: the structure and culture of HE, and how social work fits into it what to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university student teaching and assessment methods within social work, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environment how to manage your social work studies in an effective way and make the most of the resources available to you. The books in our Critical Study Skills series will help you gain the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Packed with tasks and activities to help you improve your learning, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Uniquely, this book is written by an experienced social work lecturer and an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) lecturer.

Author : Hilary Walker
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857253835

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Studying for your Social Work Degree by Hilary Walker Pdf

This fully-revised new edition looks at how students can make the most from their time studying on the social work degree. Focusing on each of the three years of study, the author skilfully unpicks the critical thinking, reflection and study skills essential for the completion of the degree. There are sections on autonomous learning, writing academically, communication skills and developing critical analysis and argument. This second edition has more information on how students learn, what makes for excellence in social work research, and how students can successfully integrate their skills with their practice.

Author : Joyce Lishman,Chris Yuill,Jillian Brannan,Alastair Gibson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 942 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526447715

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Social Work by Joyce Lishman,Chris Yuill,Jillian Brannan,Alastair Gibson Pdf

Help your students make the best starts in their careers as a Social Worker. Covering everything they need to know in their first year and beyond, this very practical book will guide them through their degree and into practice. Packed full of case studies, activities and tools for real-life practice, it will: Help students get to grips with and build the essential knowledge and skills base Support them to develop a range of tools for practice with different service user groups Develop their critical thinking and help them to apply their learning in practice Provide them with a springboard for further learning and development.

Author : Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780826172044

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Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide by Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW Pdf

“Dawn gave us the tools we needed to take the exam, and let me tell you - she was on point! Not only did she cover the content areas we needed to focus in on, but she also showed us how to read and interpret the questions on the exam.” —Ammu D. Kowolik, LMSW, McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research Students and social workers preparing for the social work masters licensure exam will find an invaluable study resource in the Social Work ASWB® Masters Exam Guide. Written by a prominent social work leader and trainer for social work licensing exams in the United States, this guide is based on years of time-tested exam prep workshops conducted by the author. It mirrors the ASWB Masters “Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities” upon which the exam is based and incorporates information from the DSM-5®. The guide is comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so readers can prioritize information as they study. A self-assessment section helps identify strengths and weaknesses before tackling the material. The author shares her extensive knowledge of the exam by providing useful test-taking strategies and tips for overcoming test anxiety. The 170-question practice test at the end of the guide (with explanations of the correct answers) mirrors the actual exam in both length and structure. Content includes human development, diversity, abuse and neglect, assessment and intervention planning, direct and indirect (micro and macro) practice, and professional values and ethics. This book will be a valuable asset for social workers throughout the United States and Canada. Key Features: Developed by a highly respected educator of social work licensure candidates Covers all the content areas on the masters examination, including new content added in 2015 Begins with a self-assessment section to help identify areas of strength and weakness Offers a wealth of test-taking tips and strategies to foster exam confidence Includes a practice test (with explanations of the correct answers) that mirrors the exam ASWB® is a registered service mark of the Association of Social Work Boards, which neither sponsors nor endorses this product.

Author : Jonathan Parker,Mark Doel
Publisher : Learning Matters
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446296318

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Professional Social Work by Jonathan Parker,Mark Doel Pdf

If social work students are to flourish in their careers, and go beyond a basic sense of ‘competence’ in practice, it is essential to develop a sense of Professional Self. This book will help students develop critical understanding of their own social work practice, and the tools and skills required to become a professional social worker. It includes: Chapters on practising Reflexivity and the importance of Relationships in social work Contributions from leading social work academics A focus on building a professional identity through learning and practice The emphasis is on developing your professionalism, and how that journey translates into everyday practice. To help this growth there are further chapters on getting the best from continuing professional development, challenging poor practice and professionalism and ethics. Professor Jonathan Parker is Deputy Dean for Research and Enterprise and Director of the Centre for Social Work and Social Policy at Bournemouth University. He is currently conducting cross cultural research on learning and practice with colleagues in Southeast Asia. Professor Mark Doel is Professort Emeritus in the Centre for Health and Social Care Research at Sheffiled Hallam University, and a registered social worker. Mark's research experience is in the fields of practice education, social work practice methods, and service user involvement.

Author : Jane Bottomley,Patricia Cartney,Steven Pryjmachuk
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781912508686

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Critical Thinking Skills for your Social Work Degree by Jane Bottomley,Patricia Cartney,Steven Pryjmachuk Pdf

Critical Thinking Skills for your Social Work Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of: the nature of critical thinking, and of its relevance and importance in HE how to adopt a critical approach to all aspects of your social work studies the importance of active, critical reading, and how it allows you an efficient, principled, effective assessment of the literature in your field the need to adopt a critical approach to writing, characterised by analytical and evaluative use of sources and the development of your own ‘voice’ If you are embarking on a university social work degree, the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life.

Author : Paula Beesley,Melanie Watts,Mary Harrison
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526417787

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Developing Your Communication Skills in Social Work by Paula Beesley,Melanie Watts,Mary Harrison Pdf

A step-by-step guide to developing effective communication skills with a diverse range of service users and professionals.

Author : Tanya Moore,Glory Simango
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781914171437

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The Anti-Racist Social Worker by Tanya Moore,Glory Simango Pdf

This is the story of an anti-racist campaign staged by social workers and allied health professionals which encourages readers to consider their own possibilities for anti-racist action. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 and subsequent expression of anger, frustration and grief at the continued existence of racism led to more sophisticated and honest conversations about racism and its impact. Social work also started to recognise its own problem with racist systems and its failure as a profession that strives for social justice to have addressed this in any meaningful way. The Anti-Racist Social Worker describe a successful campaign of anti-racist direct action that was staged by a small group of social workers and occupational therapists. The opening chapter tells the story of the campaign from the coming together of the campaign group to the concluding day of action. Subsequent chapters are written by campaign members at different stages of their career, from student social worker to Chief Social Worker for England. Each describes journeys to and stories of anti-racist activism. These stories are about either the writers’ experiences of racism and how this translated into action or their growing understanding of the impact of racism and subsequent decision to take personal action. Importantly, each chapter offers a personal case study and therefore a suggestion of individual anti-racist action that can be taken by social workers. The Anti-Racist Social Worker is a call for action told through individual stories. It shows how those in social care and allied health professions can contribute in a meaningful way to the creation of the change we need and encourages everyone to consider their own roles in dismantling racism.

Author : Clare Stone,Mary Shannon
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781914171727

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The Social Work Degree Apprenticeship by Clare Stone,Mary Shannon Pdf

Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship, this book guides apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route. With contributions from academics, employers and students, it provides a broad and inclusive perspective to build effective working relationships. The social work degree apprenticeship is unlike any other qualifying route to become a professional social worker. Apprentices have to juggling a number of competing demands, balancing their work and learning commitments, the expectations of their employer and those of their university. It can be intense, high-paced and stressful, and very often apprentices are mature students who may not have been in formal learning environment for many years. This book has been written specifically with apprentices in mind and by a range of stakeholders, not just academics, who draw upon their experience and expertise to help apprentices successfully navigate this qualification. Key theoretical concepts are introduced throughout, practical advice given and learning features encourage reflection and application, making this a go-to textbook, whether it’s your first time taking a degree or you’re a mature student returning to study - this is an essential companion to your learning journey, helping you manage your relationship with your university and employer.