Social Work Practice
Social Work Practice
A Competency-Based Approach
ISBN: 9780826178527This primary social work practice text, built around the nine core 2015 CSWE competencies, is the only book available that provides students with the benefits of a fully integrated competency-based approach. Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach immediately immerses students in the competencies required for social work practice at the micro, mezzo and macro levels. Designed for use in both upper level BSW and foundation level MSW social work practice courses, the book is uniquely structured to deliver the knowledge and skills students need to develop mastery of the professional social work competencies.Chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the theories, concepts, and practice components related to each competency. Engaging vignettes, chapter objectives that outline key concepts, abundant case examples, critical-thinking questions, and a detailed case summary with discussion questions in each chapter, help students deepen their understanding of practical applications of the nine core competencies. Each chapter uses the same case to perfectly illustrate the complexity of social work practice and the interconnections among the professional competencies. A robust instructor package includes PowerPoints, competency-based class assignments with grading rubrics, and sample syllabi. The print version includes free, searchable, digital access to entire contents of the book. Key Features: Uniquely organized with a fully integrated competency-based approach Devotes one or more chapters to each of the nine CSWE professional competencies Delivers abundant case studies that facilitate in-depth understanding and integration of competencies Provides case vignettes, critical thinking and discussion questions, and chapter summaries Includes instructor resources such as PowerPoints, group discussion questions, and competency-based written assignments with grading rubrics Offers sample syllabi for one- and two-semester courses and a seven-week online course
By John Poulin, Selina Matis
Imprint: SPRINGER PUBLISHING COMPANY
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 480
Dedication Preface Chapter Coverage of Professional Competencies About the Authors and Contributors Part 1: Social Work Practice Meta Competencies Chapter 1. Theories, Paradigms and Professional Competencies in Social Work Chapter 2. Ethical and Professional Behavior in Social Work Chapter 3. Diversity and Difference in Social Work Chapter 4. Human Rights and Justice in a Social Work Environment Part 2. Micro Social Work Practice Competencies Chapter 5. Engagement and Social Work Practice Chapter 6. Micro Systems Assessment in Social Work: Individuals, Families and Groups Chapter 7. Micro Systems Intervention in Social Work: Individuals, Families and Groups Chapter 8. Research Informed Social Work Practice Part 3. Mezzo and Macro Practice Competencies Chapter 9. Mezzo Systems Assessment in Social Work: Organizations and Communities Chapter 10. Mezzo Interventions in Social Work: Organizations and Communities Chapter 11. Policy Practice - How Social Work Policy is Made Chapter 12. Policy Practice - How to Conduct Policy Practice for Social Work Chapter 13. Practice Informed Research in Social Work
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