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Breaking Out of the Box, Third Edition: Adventure-Based Field Instruction
Kelly Ward
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Description for Breaking Out of the Box, Third Edition: Adventure-Based Field Instruction
paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 465.
Moving from the classroom to the field can be a daunting transition for many social work students, but Breaking Out of the Box offers experiential, adventure-based learning to help students acquire the skills essential for success. Ward and Mama stress individual decision making within a group setting, so readers develop individualized abilities as well as proficiency in group communication, group problem solving, leadership roles, and relationship building. The book uses interactive exercises to integrate cross-curriculum content, from theory to assessment to cultural competency, allowing students to obtain a new perspective as they navigate through field placement and into their professional ... Read more
Moving from the classroom to the field can be a daunting transition for many social work students, but Breaking Out of the Box offers experiential, adventure-based learning to help students acquire the skills essential for success. Ward and Mama stress individual decision making within a group setting, so readers develop individualized abilities as well as proficiency in group communication, group problem solving, leadership roles, and relationship building. The book uses interactive exercises to integrate cross-curriculum content, from theory to assessment to cultural competency, allowing students to obtain a new perspective as they navigate through field placement and into their professional ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
OUP USA United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780190615611
SKU
V9780190615611
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-14
About Kelly Ward
Kelly Ward (PhD, Fordham University; MSW, Rutgers University; BSW, Eastern Michigan University) is professor of social work and MSW program director at Monmouth University. She was named Teacher of the Year at Monmouth University in 2008. Robin Sakina Mama (PhD, MLSP, MSS, Bryn Mawr College; BSW, College Misericordia) is professor and dean of social work at Monmouth University. She ... Read more
Reviews for Breaking Out of the Box, Third Edition: Adventure-Based Field Instruction
This book provides a comprehensive overview that is realistic and useful, and challenges students to think 'outside the box'. It also does a good job of normalizing the feelings, thoughts, doubts, and expectations they will experience." -Deirdre Spelman, Marywood University