The Social Work Practicum: Preparation for Practice, 8th Edition Ebook

Theory and practice combine to help students understand, structure, implement, and evaluate practicum experiences.

The Social Work Practicum helps prepare students for professional practice by providing a structured and yet individualized map for gaining the competencies required of social work professionals. The format integrates theory and practice to walk readers through the process of acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and enhancing social work values at both the BSW and MSW levels. The author highlights social work practice themes and Council on Social Work Education competencies and behaviors in a concise and usable way, viewing all of these topics through the lens of practicum. The chapters are sequenced to allow for ongoing professional development, while clarifying expectations for applying knowledge and providing experiential learning opportunities that lead to professional growth. The 8th Edition includes an increased emphasis on the preparation for social work practice. The author has expanded and updated information on diversity and working across differences; the use of technology; working with involuntary clients; social work theories and models; communication skills; and the planned change process. For courses in Social Work Practicum / Field Experience in Social Work. Pearson is a simple-to-use, mobile-optimized, personalized reading experience. It lets students highlight, take notes, and review key vocabulary all in one place, even when offline. Seamlessly integrated videos and other rich media engage students and give them access to the help they need, when they need it. Educators can easily schedule readings, customize the table of contents, and share their own notes with students so they see the connection between their and what they learn in class ??? motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. And, reading analytics offer insight into how students use the e Text, helping educators tailor their instruction. NOTE: This ISBN is for the Pearson access card. For students purchasing this product from an online retailer, Pearson is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content and should only be purchased when required by your instructor. In addition to your purchase, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson e Text.The Social Work Practicum: Preparation for Practice 8th Edition is written by Cynthia Garthwait and published by Pearson. ISBNs for The Social Work Practicum: Preparation for Practice are 9780135878897, 0135878896 and the print ISBNs are 9780136818694, 0136818692. Additional ISBNs include 9780135878842, 9780135878774.