Teaching social work / Neil Thomson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompson, Neil, 1955- author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar Guides to Teaching

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social service.

Social work education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 pages)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, England ; Northampton, Massachusetts : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited, [2022]

Summary:

"There are particular challenges involved in teaching social work. As with other professional disciplines, it is not simply a matter of passing on the key elements of the knowledge base; there is also the need to equip students to be able to make use of that knowledge in practice and in the context of relevant professional values. This book offers broad insights into effective social work education. It provides insightful guidance to 50 aspects of the social work curriculum and warns of common pitfalls and obstacles to learning. Practical suggestions for exercises and activities are presented in a clearly written, successful blend of theory and practice. Neil Thompson is a distinguished, international scholar and brings over 30 years of experience to a wide range of case studies and transferable skills that will provide a foundation for future social workers everywhere. This guide will be essential for academics teaching social work, practice educators, and workforce and freelance development officers"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Matter

Copyright

Contents

Figures

About the author

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction to Teaching Social Work

1. Effective education

2. Laying the foundations

3. Social work in context

4. Professionalism

5. The skills base

6. Methods and tools

7. Key issues

8. Areas of practice

9. Managing risk

10. From surviving to thriving

References

Guide to further learning

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Thompson, Neil Teaching Social Work

ISBN:

9781802206302