Practice Education in Social Work: A Handbook for Practice Teachers, Assessors and Educators [Paperback]

Written specifically for practice educators, this book examines contemporary theories and knowledge in practice learning, teaching and education, with a clear emphasis on developing the skills and practice of the individual. Another key focus of the book is to help readers to reflect on the implications of this for their role as practice educators, giving them the time and space to make proactive and informed choices. The book is structured around the new Post-Qualifying Standards for Practice Education, making it an invaluable and thoroughly comprehensive guide.Written for social work practitioners involved in practice education, this overview of contemporary theory and knowledge helps to develop readers' skills as practice educators. This is an excellent book...It is straight-forward, authoritative and a valuable resource both in education and practice - Lecturer, University of BirminghamEasy to use good guide book to support practice teaching.Great handbook when have
ing a student on placement to refer to and guide youThe book provides excellent source of the knowledge and good practice when working with students as a Practice Educator. Book itself helped me to develop as a PE and also gave me great understanding of my role and support for further development. It is not recommended for students as the book is addressed to PE, who are supporting students to gaine their practice in the social work field.Well laid out and accessible text which is excellent for Practice Educators although now out of date with the PCF and SoP's not mentioned however still very useful reference.An accessible introduction, especially helpful for those new to the role.Very useful for me as a Practice Educator when I am stuck with moving a student on in his/her thinkingReally useful book , well written and accessible.I like everything! A brilliant book for onsite supervisors and practice educators. I recommend it as a key text on Introductoin to Practice Education which they al6