Effective Observation in Social Work Practice
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Description
Introducing the concept of observation to social work students can be a complex and challenging task. Assessing their observation skills and assignments can be even harder, especially if much of this work takes place implicitly, throughout their training and placements. This book will help students to grasp the fundamentals of social work observation, from the theories and methods to how these can be demonstrated in everyday practice. Skills are covered throughout, as well as effective observation work with different client groups and in different settings. The authors argue that an observant social worker is an effective and resilient one, and demonstrate this through case study material and research summaries.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
An introduction to the theories of observation
An introduction to the theories of observation
Approaches to observation practice
Approaches to observation practice
Practical techniques for the observation of service users
Practical techniques for the observation of service users
Observation with disabled children and adults with learning difficulties
Observation with disabled children and adults with learning difficulties
Using observation in training and development
Using observation in training and development
Groups and observations
Groups and observations
Conclusion
Conclusion
Description
Introducing the concept of observation to social work students can be a complex and challenging task. Assessing their observation skills and assignments can be even harder, especially if much of this work takes place implicitly, throughout their training and placements. This book will help students to grasp the fundamentals of social work observation, from the theories and methods to how these can be demonstrated in everyday practice. Skills are covered throughout, as well as effective observation work with different client groups and in different settings. The authors argue that an observant social worker is an effective and resilient one, and demonstrate this through case study material and research summaries.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
An introduction to the theories of observation
An introduction to the theories of observation
Approaches to observation practice
Approaches to observation practice
Practical techniques for the observation of service users
Practical techniques for the observation of service users
Observation with disabled children and adults with learning difficulties
Observation with disabled children and adults with learning difficulties
Using observation in training and development
Using observation in training and development
Groups and observations
Groups and observations
Conclusion
Conclusion
January 2015 | 112 pages | Learning Matters
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 31/03/2026 | 9781446282762 | $150.00 |
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9781446282779 | $72.00 |
| 180 Day Ebook | 28/03/2023 | 9781473908321 | $42.00 |
| Lifetime | 28/03/2023 | 9781473908321 | $61.00 |
Introducing the concept of observation to social work students can be a complex and challenging task. Assessing their observation skills and assignments can be even harder, especially if much of this work takes place implicitly, throughout their training and placements. This book will help students to grasp the fundamentals of social work observation, from the theories and methods to how these can be demonstrated in everyday practice. Skills are covered throughout, as well as effective observation work with different client groups and in different settings. The authors argue that an observant social worker is an effective and resilient one, and demonstrate this through case study material and research summaries.
Table Of Contents:
- Introduction
- An introduction to the theories of observation
- Approaches to observation practice
- Practical techniques for the observation of service users
- Observation with disabled children and adults with learning difficulties
- Using observation in training and development
- Groups and observations
- Conclusion