Introduction. Joyce Lishman, Robert Gordon University, UK. Section 1. The Content. 1. Evaluation of Social Work Education. Joan Orme, Glasgow School of Social Work, UK. 2. European Perspectives on Education for Social Work and Social Pedagogy. Karen Lyons and Nathalie Huegler, LondonMetropolitan University, UK. Section 2. Teaching and Learning in Social Work Education. 3. Professional Ethics as the Interpretation of Life Praxis. Chris Clark, University of Edinburgh, UK and Fritz-Rüdiger Volz, Evangelische Fachhochshule, Bochum, Germany. 4. Two Halves Make a Whole: Developing Critical, Analytical and Reflective Thinking in Social Work Practice and Education. Gillian Ruch, University of Southampton, UK. 5. Evidence Based Practicein Social Work Education. Pedro Morago, Teesside University, UK. 6. Learning and Teaching in Practice Learning. Steven Shardlow, University of Salford, UK. 7. ICT and Social Work Education. Ian Shaw and Andrew Hill, University of York, UK. Section 3. Critical Issues and Debate in Relation to Social WorkEducation in the United Kingdom. 8. Generic and Specialist Training in Social Work Education. Pamela Trevithick, University of Gloucestershire, UK. 9. Probation Training and Social Work Education. Charlotte Knight and Dave Ward, De Montfort University, UK. 10. Continuous Professional Development in Social Work. Kate Skinner, independent social work consultant. 11. Professional Social Work Education. Hugh Barr, UK Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education and University of Westminster, UK and Elaine Sharland, University of Sussex, UK. Index.
Excellent social work education and training is vital forensuring best practice, and it is important to understand the key approaches and methods in order to provide the best teaching and ensure effective learning.This volume provides an overview of social work education,including the background and current context. It covers the key debates surrounding social work education, such as theevaluation of Social Work Education, the use of IT, researchmindedness, and the effectiveness of interdisciplinary education. The book also offers guidance on effective teaching and learning approaches tailored to the needs of social work educators, covering teaching within a higher education institution, on student practice placements, and in postqualifying settings.This will be an indispensable text for educators and trainers inthe field of social work.