| Action Learning in Social Work Contributor(s): Abbott, Christine (Author), Taylor, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1446275345 ISBN-13: 9781446275344 Publisher: Learning Matters OUR PRICE: $140.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 361.3 |
| Series: Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Guides |
| Physical Information: 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Throughout their careers, social work students and practitioners need to demonstrate an understanding of critical and reflective practice. The Professional Capabilities Framework sets out how newly-qualified social workers can achieve this, and become ′critical practitioners′ who are able to make decisions in fast-moving situations. This book is a complete guide for those practitioners who wish to engage with action learning as a way of developing critically reflective practice. The authors use Action Learning to explore fundamental aspects of good social work including for example person centred and anti-oppressive practice. The notions of social and emotional intelligence and being critically reflective are also explored in the context of action learning. This book is practical, skills-based and essential reading for all social workers who wish to extend their understanding and knowledge. |
Contributor Bio(s): Abbott, Christine: - Christine Abbott is a partner in the Centre for Action Learning Facilitation (C-ALF) with extensive international experience of facilitating action learning in both public and private sectors. Christine writes about, and researches, action learning practice and holds a number of academic posts including the Open University. Through C-ALF she leads the Skills for Care Action Learning Facilitation programme. Christine is a Board Member and Trustee of the ILM and was instrumental in writing the qualification standards for action learning facilitation.Taylor, Paul: - Paul Taylor is a Consultant Practitioner, ASYE Manager and Practice Educator for Southend Borough Council and has worked in adult social care for over ten years. Paul is a lecturer at the University of Essex and an associate of the Centre for Action Learning Facilitation (C-ALF) and works with the Skills for Care Action Learning Facilitation programme. |