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17%OFFClarence N. Stone - Transformative Learning for Social Work: Learning For and In Practice - 9781137542359 - V9781137542359
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Transformative Learning for Social Work: Learning For and In Practice

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Description for Transformative Learning for Social Work: Learning For and In Practice Paperback. Learning is a continuous process for social workers, and professionals must keep abreast of new developments. With a strong practical focus, this book examines how traditional and contemporary learning concepts, including reflection, digitisation and fiction, can help social workers develop resilience and aid continuous professional development. Num Pages: 232 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JNRV. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 312.
Learning and self-development is a continuous process for social workers, and practitioners must keep abreast of new knowledge, guidance and legislation in order to keep growing professionally. In this innovative text, an expert group of authors from a range of academia and practice settings highlights the importance of traditional approaches to learning, such as reflective practice and motivation, and introduces more contemporary methods such as coaching, service user participation and developing digital competence. Strongly practical in its approach, the book enables the reader to engage with the content in bite-size pieces, encouraging them to ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Macmillan Education UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137542359
SKU
V9781137542359
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About Clarence N. Stone
Fiona Harbin is a senior lecturer in the School of Social work, Care and Community at UCLan. Prior to joining the university, Fiona worked for over 20 years as a social worker with children and families. Her most recent social work post was as a manager of a Think Family team, working holistically with children and their families. Fiona has ... Read more

Reviews for Transformative Learning for Social Work: Learning For and In Practice
'This important, timely book is accessible to a wide audience of learners, practitioners and academics. The breadth of references makes it a useful scholarly contribution to the area of professional learning in social work.' - Dr Prospera Tedam, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, University of Northampton, UK 'This book is impressive in coverage and encourages a lifelong approach to learning ... Read more

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