Table of Contents

Foreword by David Schantz Preface Chapter 1 The Purpose of a Practicum Background and Context How to Use This Book How the Chapters Are Structured Practicum-Related Strengths: A Workbook Activity How Do We Learn? A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 2 School, Agency, and Student Expectations Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Clarifying Expectations: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 3 Planning to Learn Goals for Learning Background and Context Preparing a Plan for Learning The Generalist Perspective and the Plan for Learning Guidance and Direction Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 4 Getting Started Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Basic Information about Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 5 Learning from Supervision Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Using Supervision for Learning: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 6 Personal Safety Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 7 Communication Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 8 The Agency Context of Practice Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 9 The Community Context of Practice Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Beginning a Community Analysis: A Working Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 10 The Social Problem Context of Practice Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction The Problems and Needs Addressed by Your Agency: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 11 The Social Policy Context of Practice Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Social Policy Analysis: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 12 Diversity Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Cultural Awareness in Your Agency: A Workbook Activity Identity and Self-Awareness: A Workbook Activity Diversity in Client Behavior: Situations to Discuss Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 13 Professional Social Work Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction The Image and Impact of Social Work: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 14 Social Work Ethics Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Values, Ethics, and Your Practicum: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 15 Legal Concerns Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Legal Issues and Concerns: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 16 Social Work Practice as Planned Change Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction The Change Process: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 17 Evaluating Practice Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Examining Your Performance in the Practicum: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 18 Merging Self and Profession Goals for Learning Background and Context Guidance and Direction Merging Self and Profession: A Workbook Activity Suggested Learning Activities Additional Suggestions and Hints Selected Bibliography Chapter 19 Leadership and Social Justice Becoming the Social Worker You Want to Be Becoming a Leader and a Seeker of Social Justice Becoming the Person You Want to Be Selected Bibliography Appendix: Sample Learning Agreement

About the Author

Cynthia L. GarthwaitProfessor and BSW Program Director, School of Social Work, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT