{"product_id":"challenges-opportunities-and-innovations-in-social-work-field-education-9780367533281","title":"Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations in Social Work Field Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis book collates and analyzes current research, debates, opportunities, and practices in social work field education, contextualizing them within the broader context of social work. It explores concerns about risk and uncertainty in field education from multiple stakeholder perspectives and presents innovative responses to existing challenges. It is a valuable resource for university field education programs and industry field educators internationally. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 226 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 May 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book brings together and analyzes the latest research, debates, opportunities, and practices in social work field education, providing a comprehensive understanding of this critical component of social work education. It contextualizes this material within the broader context of social work, addressing current concerns about risk and uncertainty in field education from multiple stakeholder perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sustainability of social work field education is a pressing concern, with issues such as finding sufficient quality placements with accredited social workers, curriculum development, student diversity, and placement assessment of learning being examined by researchers and practitioners alike. This presents a significant challenge for the social work profession as a whole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo address these challenges, the book offers innovative responses by drawing on traditional and alternative pedagogical perspectives on field education and the constructions of risk and uncertainty evident in current discourse. It provides a valuable reference point for future knowledge building in sustainable field education pedagogy and practice, appealing to university field education programs and industry field educators internationally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is organized into five chapters, each covering a different aspect of field education. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the field education landscape, including its historical development, current challenges, and potential opportunities. Chapter 2 explores the theoretical foundations of field education, including social work education theories, pedagogical approaches, and the role of reflection in field education.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 examines the practical implications of field education, including the development of skills, knowledge, and values in social work practice. Chapter 4 explores the role of stakeholders in field education, including students, social workers, supervisors, and placement providers. Chapter 5 presents innovative responses to existing challenges in field education, including the use of technology, interprofessional collaboration, and community-based learning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for social work educators, practitioners, and students seeking to enhance their understanding of field education and its role in social work education. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the current research, debates, opportunities, and practices in the field, and offers innovative responses to existing challenges. By contextualizing field education within the broader context of social work and addressing risk and uncertainty from multiple stakeholder perspectives, the book contributes to the development of sustainable field education pedagogy and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367533281\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronnie Egan,NicoleHill,WendyRollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103943258362,"sku":"9780367533281","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_605934dc-0073-4c0d-bc69-e7057e24da73.jpg?v=1654416597","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/challenges-opportunities-and-innovations-in-social-work-field-education-9780367533281","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}