This series of texts will support busy social workers studying for post-Qualifying awards. They are practical in their approach and feature activities and case studies to aid learning.
This book has been written especially for practitioners to meet the new practice education standards.
The book will support an individual through their personal journey, focusing on their perspective, and taking an open, analytical, and considered approach to the issues of practice education and, in particular, those associated with qualifying students and NQSWs.
There are sections on supervision, mentoring and coaching as well as the involvement of service users and carers. The Authors also examine learning cultures and communities of practice, continuing professional development and PQ training.
The concept of continuing professional development is followed in an inclusive and holistic way by ensuring that ongoing learning for practitioners is viewed within an inclusive and empowering approach. The Authors argue that the practice educator's role is therefore enabling and developmental, but also focused on encouraging and supporting a critically reflective stance to learning and practice that is meaningful and sustainable.
