Описание: This book serves as an introductory reader for understanding a professional competencies framework for social work through a new approach. It not only discusses what professional competencies are and why they are significant, but it also shows how to develop a professional competencies approach, measure and research competencies, and learn how to use them to empower professional identity and career development. There has been growing interest to define the social work profession within a professional competencies framework. Professional competencies are considered in their complexity as a triangle of knowledge, skills and values. They are not solely a tool for education and practice, but they are also important for professional socialization and identity in social work. A professional competencies approach has been used to define standards and expectations for social workers-practitioners; it is an evaluation tool for formal education and lifelong learning programs, provides guidance for field practice and placements for social work students, and could be a frame for distinguishing levels of professional expertise. The volume provides an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of a professional competencies approach in social work with 10 chapters organized in four sections: * Part I: Understanding a Professional Competencies Approach, including Criticisms of the Competency-Based Education Approach * Part II: Major Areas of Professional Competencies, including Leadership and Professional Socialisation * Part III: Measuring Professional Competencies and Education Outcomes, including How to Conceptualise, Operationalise and Measure Professional Competencies in Social Work * Part IV: Professional Competencies and Professional Development, including A Model of Holistic Competence in Social Work and the unique Professional Capabilities Framework Social Work in the Frame of a Professional Competencies Approach is essential reading for social work instructors, academics and national professional associations interested in developing or reviewing their professional competencies framework. It is an invaluable resource for experts in statutory bodies that set up a legislative framework of social work practice or work in the accreditation of social work education programs. The book is useful for social work students interested in understanding the theoretical background of social work, as well as for field practitioners who wish to use professional competencies for their self-reflection, self-evaluation and professional identity.
Описание: The only practical guide for helping social work students create high-quality applied capstone research projects from start to finish
This "mentor-in-a-book" provides social work students with invaluable information on designing, implementing, and presenting first-rate applied research projects focused on improving social work programs and services. Taking students step-by-step through the entire process, the book helps students plan their projects by providing descriptions of the various research methodologies that can be used to improve social work programs and services. It offers extensive instruction on how to write effectively by providing detailed information on all written components of capstone research projects, as well as the dos and don'ts of writing research reports.
Covering data collection methods, program evaluation, organization and community needs assessments, practice-effectiveness studies, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, this brand-new book also addresses best practices for presenting findings upon completion of the applied research project. Additional features include abundant case examples demonstrating the application of theory to practice and an examination of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, while also helping students demonstrate social work practice competencies within their capstone projects. Practice activities in each chapter help students apply knowledge to their research projects; and technology exercises help students master important digital research techniques. A capstone project checklist and competency log help students monitor progress, and QR codes provide supplementary support and resources. Additional resources include competency rubrics, detailed group exercises for each chapter, and a sample syllabus for faculty. Purchase of the book includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.
Key Features:
Delivers step-by-step information on creating high-quality social work capstone projects from conception through presentation
Includes a detailed summary of the major applied research approaches to improving social work programs and services
Explains how to research literature and write a problem statement on a social service issue
Contains extensive information on how to write effective capstone research papers along with abundant examples
Helps students to demonstrate social work practice competencies
Offers case examples throughout to demonstrate the application of theory to practice
Presents practice activities and technology exercises in each chapter
Provides a capstone project checklist and competency log
Includes QR codes providing additional resources for each chapter
Автор: Halton Carmel Название: Continuing Professional Development in Social Work ISBN: 1447307372 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447307372 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 17026.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book offers a unique insight into the possibilities of CPD and the issues it presents for newly qualified and experienced social workers in practice. It offers possible directions for the future of post qualifying social work education, making it essential reading for practitioners, educators, managers and policy-makers.
Автор: Webb Stephen A. Название: Professional Identity and Social Work ISBN: 1138234435 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138234437 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 5970.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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How are identities formed among social workers, many of whom perform complex, challenging and ambiguous public sector functions on a regular basis? Why does identity come to matter for professional social work? This book, the first of its kind in the field, examines professional identity in relation to social work by asking how practitioners think of themselves as a "social worker," a professional self-concept often entangled in a range of relations, beliefs, values and experiences.
Bringing together the perspectives of an internationally renowned group of specialists, the collection addresses a range of issues associated with professional identity construction and "being professional" in the context of a rapidly changing inter-professional environment. It introduces new concepts to social work, including materiality, enactment, performance, affect, entanglement, capital and worth, to consider the vexed issues surrounding matters of professional identity in social work.
This will be an essential guide to all those keen to debate the challenges and possibilities confronting contemporary social work through the lens of professional identity, whether they are students, educators, practitioners, researchers, managers, policy-makers or associated professionals. It will also appeal to those interested in social theory, organisational sociology and leadership as well as anyone working in related fields of health and education.
Автор: Scourfield, Peter Название: Putting professional leadership into practice in social work ISBN: 1526430037 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526430038 Издательство: Sage Publications Рейтинг: Цена: 4909.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This comprehensive textbook engages in the essential discussion of what professional leadership means in the context of contemporary social work and why this is considered to be important for the future of the profession.
Автор: Martin Bayer; Ulf Brinkkjaer; Helle Plauborg; Simo Название: Teachers` Career Trajectories and Work Lives ISBN: 9400736894 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400736894 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: There hasn`t been a comprehensive overview of research on the working lives of teachers since 1992. This anthology remedies that. It offers an introduction to previous research in the field, a range of contemporary research and suggestions of what lies ahead.
Автор: Brown Название: Psychology, Emotion and Intuition in Work Relationships ISBN: 1138302732 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138302730 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 20671.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Psychology, Emotions and Intuition in Work Relationships: The Head, Heart and Gut Professional highlights the increasing importance of human relations in professional life
Автор: Kevin Stone, Robert Lomax, Gill Ince, Rachel Hubbard Название: The Approved Mental Health Professional Practice Handbook ISBN: 1447351525 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781447351528 Издательство: Marston Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 4354.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Approved Mental Health Professionals must possess and deploy a range of skills, knowledge and values in order to make ethically complex decisions on behalf of people with severe mental health difficulties. This invaluable handbook considers these challenges and provides in-depth guidance on all key aspects of the role.
Описание: Global awareness and competency has become an essential part of higher education and professional development. Expanding beyond the traditional ideas of learning and education, it is important to provide research that will help students prepare for the global future.The Handbook of Research on Promoting Higher-Order Skills and Global Competencies in Life and Work is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the intersection of life and work skills in higher education and professional development. While highlighting topics such as research engagement, learning assessment, and multicultural competence, this publication explores the preparation of twenty-first century learners, as well as the methods of promoting critical and creative thinking. This book is ideally designed for educators, academicians, education administrators, researchers, and upper-level students seeking current research on global knowledge and skills in contemporary education and organizations.
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