Surviving your social work placement
By: Robert Lomax ... [et al.].
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 149
ISBN-13: 9780230221895
Description: "This book is an essential study aid for social work students preparing for and undertaking work placements. Focussing on reflective practice and full of tips, quotes, activities and illustrations, it offers clear down-to-earth advice and support on how to get the most out of work-based learning opportunities"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-141) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Getting started; title: Learning in practice; title: Using theory and knowledge in practice; title: Keeping service users central to your learning and practice; title: Making the most of supervision; title: Being assessed; title: Managing stress on placement; title: Troubleshooting; title: Moving on from your placement; title: Appendix A National occupational standards for social work (England, Wales and Northern Ireland); title: Appendix B. Standards in social work education (Scotland).