Full Description
This book provides a guide to social work education and continuing learning in Scotland. It promotes an effective learning ecosystem for the social work profession.
Split into three parts, specific issues facing Scottish social work learners and educators are outlined. Part one explores the context of social work education and continuing learning in Scotland, part two focuses on the learning journey across career stages, and part three explores how effective learning environments are developed with attention to supporting relationships.
The content aligns with the Standards in Social Work Education, the newly qualified social worker supported year in Scotland, and practice education qualifications to offer a comprehensive and invaluable volume that supports effective professional learning at all career stages.
Contents
Introduction. Part One: A Learning Ecosystem for Social Work in Scotland. 1.Social Work Education and Professional Learning in Scotland. 2.The Importance of Learning in Direct Practice for Social Work. 3.Leadership for Social Work Learning in Scotland Part Two: Learning in the Social Work Landscape. 4.Preparing for Learning as a Social Worker 5.Practice Learning as a Social Work Student in Scotland. 6.Learning in Diverse Social Work Practice Settings to do an Extraordinary Job. 7.Continuing Professional Learning. Part Three: Learning Together for Effective Social Work Practice. 8.Cultivating Learning Environments in Social Work Practice Settings. 9.Effective Relationships for Social Work Practice Learning. 10.Supervising, Facilitating and Assessing Social Work Practice Learning. 11.Conclusion. 12.Appendix: A Guide to Learning Resources Around Scotland.
