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Finding Your Way Through Field Work
A Social Work Student's Guide
- Urania E. Glassman - Yeshiva University, USA
Series:
Social Work in the New Century
Social Work in the New Century
Other Titles in:
Social Work & Social Policy (General)
Social Work & Social Policy (General)
December 2015 | 264 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Written from the perspective of long-standing field director Urania E. Glassman, this practical guide helps BSW and first and second year MSW students successfully navigate field work. Vignettes, examples from field programs, and over 75 case illustrations further an applied understanding of every step in the field work process, highlighting student accomplishments, obstacles, and common dilemmas. Unique in its experiential approach, this applied text reinforces true learning in the field.
Chapter 1: Introduction To Field Work: Experiential Education
Chapter 2: Student Qualities and the Transformational Process
Chapter 3: Securing Agency Acceptance
Chapter 4: Developing Social Work Competencies
Chapter 5: The Relationship Between Field Instructor and Student
Chapter 6: Process Recording and Other Educational Tools
Chapter 7: The Relationship Between Faculty Field Advisor and Student
Chapter 8: Timelines for Student Development
Chapter 9: Developing Social Work Competencies in the Foundation Year
Chapter 10: Advancing Competencies in the Second Year
Chapter 11: Employment and Field Placement at the Same Site
Chapter 12: Managing Stressful Relationships and Demands
Chapter 13: Utilizing Self-Awareness in Social Work Practice
Chapter 14: Looking Toward the Future
“Glassman helps BSW and MSW social work students navigate the field placement component of social work education.”
Cairn University
“Use of the nine core competencies makes this an excellent choice for the Practicum instructor.”
Troy University
“The importance of self-awareness and one’s own history is highlighted in a way that makes sense.”
Fordham University
