
Professors Hunter, Moen, and Raskin, along with their contributing authors, present essential skills and knowledge supported by empirical research to shape field policies and curricula. The wealth of information covered makes it clear the effect field directors have on the practice community. This book sets standards for program quality and student competence and brings community practice perspectives back to social work programs. Social Work Field Directors: Foundations for Excellence provides an orientation to the subject and serves as a desk reference for new and experienced field directors charged with developing, executing, maintaining, and evaluating field education programs. This indispensable resource illustrates how to build an effective and efficient program and provide leadership that promotes sustainable changes to improve the quality of existing field programs.
This text investigates the core competencies and administrative frameworks required for social work field directors to manage high-quality, sustainable field education programs. The authors, all experienced academics and field directors, synthesize empirical research and practical experience to provide a structured guide for developing, executing, and evaluating field placements. The book argues that effective field leadership is central to student competence and the overall integrity of social work curricula.
What You Will Find
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Experts and practitioners in social work education recognize this work as a foundational desk reference for both new and seasoned field directors. Readers frequently note the practical utility of the text in navigating the complex intersection of academic policy and community-based field instruction.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190615486
ISBN-13:
9780190615482
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