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PublisherWadsworth

ISBN-100534521940

ISBN-139780534521943

eBay Product ID (ePID)45028153

Product Key Features

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameDecision Cases for Generalist Social Work Practice : Thinking like a Social Worker

SubjectSocial Work, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities

Publication Year2005

FeaturesNew Edition

TypeTextbook

AuthorT. Laine Scales, Terry Wolfer

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Social Science, Education

SeriesSW 327 Human Behavior and the Social Environment Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight8 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.4 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2005-925201

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThe case situations are creative and raise multiple issues related to a variety of practice situations. Though I have used a variation of this teaching method, the cases used were made up and provided much less detail. I would like to see more texts that use open-ended case method examples to enhance decision making and critical thinking skills. I am excited to try this some of these case examples and the case method approach in the classroom., The case studies in this text give the students real situations with enough information and context to grapple with decision making and application of the code of ethics and theoretical constructs presented in our courses., I will certainly adopt the text .... I tend to use the approach with disguised cases from my own practice, purely hypothetical situations, or even literature. The situations in this manuscript address all levels of practice in addition to fields of practice which greatly expands what I offer based on my own practice experience., Part I: INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS.1. To the Student: An Introduction to Decision Cases and Case Method Learning.2. Tips for Preparing and Discussing Decision Cases.Part II: THE CASES.1. Threat to Society?2. Twice a Victim.3. I Can't Find Her!4. I Must Advocate for My Client!5. Carla Fights the System.6. This Could Get Messy.7. In Need of Support.8. Discharge Dilemma.9. The Ridge.10. If Only?11. Finding Our Way.12. The Ideal Client., I would tell a colleague that the decision-making, case method approach to teaching was superior to other case examples that told students what to think/how to think about various situations. I would argue that this method of teaching was much needed in the curriuculum and of its potential value in assisting students to develop good critical and collaborative thinking skills. There is also the creative potential (by assigning individual cases) to use these cases to develop skills in the effective use of supervision. I would argue that this valuable text could and should be used as a supplement in more than one course in the social work curriculum., I would tell a colleague that the decision-making, case method approach to teaching was superior to other case examples that told students what to think/how to think about various situations. I would argue that this method of teaching was much needed in the curriuculum and of its potential value in assisting students to develop good critical and collaborative thinking skills. There is also the creative potential (by assigning individual cases) to use these cases to develop skills in the effective use of s|9780534521943|

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal361.3/2

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

Table Of ContentPart I: INTRODUCTORY CHAPTERS. 1. To the Student: An Introduction to Decision Cases and Case Method Learning. 2. Tips for Preparing and Discussing Decision Cases. Part II: THE CASES. 1. Threat to Society? 2. Twice a Victim. 3. I Can''t Find Her! 4. I Must Advocate for My Client! 5. Carla Fights the System. 6. This Could Get Messy. 7. In Need of Support. 8. Discharge Dilemma. 9. The Ridge. 10. If Only' 11. Finding Our Way. 12. The Ideal Client.

SynopsisThis collection of cases provides social work students with opportunities to practice thinking like social work professionals. These accounts, referred to as decision cases, depict actual situations encountered by BSW-level generalist social workers across a variety of practice settings in their work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities. Sure to stimulate in-depth class discussions, these detailed, open-ended cases urge students to decide on the central problem and recommend a course of action. The resulting case analyses and class discussions help students develop important problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, internalize social work values and ethics, and apply theory to practice. Through the 'decision case' approach, students adopt attitudes and skills that are considered essential for effective social work practice, yet difficult to teach in the traditional curriculum. As they discuss their perspectives on these cases, students learn to articulate and defend their positions, to listen more effectively, and to develop skills in, and appreciation for, collaborative problem-solving., This collection of cases provides social work students with opportunities to practice thinking like social work professionals. These accounts, referred to as decision cases, depict actual situations encountered by BSW-level generalist social workers across a variety of practice settings in their work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, or communities. Sure to stimulate in-depth class discussions, these detailed, open-ended cases urge students to decide on the central problem and recommend a course of action. The resulting case analyses and class discussions help students develop important problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, internalize social work values and ethics, and apply theory to practice. Through the "decision case" approach, students adopt attitudes and skills that are considered essential for effective social work practice, yet difficult to teach in the traditional curriculum. As they discuss their perspectives on these cases, students learn to articulate and defend their positions, to listen more effectively, and to develop skills in, and appreciation for, collaborative problem-solving.

LC Classification NumberHV43.D43 2006