Study Skills for Social Workers
- Christine Stogdon
- Robin Kiteley - University of Huddersfield, UK
SAGE Study Skills Series
Study Skills for Social Workers offers an accessible insight into the practical use of skills for study in a professional social work context. Engaging with students on their journey through the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifying course, it uses relevant case material from academic and social work perspectives to demonstrate the connection between study and practice. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the core study skills, including guidance on:
- Effective writing
- Successful communication
- Reflective study
- E-learning
- Learning in the workplace
- Understanding feedback.
Written in a student-friendly style, Study Skills for Social Workers is interspersed with activities and exercises to enable students to practice and improve their skills as they move through the text. Also included is a glossary, and model answers to sample questions.
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This book is excellent especially for mature students returning to education and studying social work. Having said that, I think that it is useful for for the duration of the course rather than when just starting out. There are many areas addressed in the book for example reflection to portfolios, that are not just areas covered in the first year of study. .
A clear and concise breakdown of the skills that are required to become an effective practitioner
Given that the level of intake onto social work programmes of study is increasingly attracting 'mature' students, this source will be a very valuable asset to the learning process, as more & more older students are turning to social work & allied 'caring professions'. Thus, it is a timely publication designed to meet the learning & study needs of non-traditional students.
Comprehensive, laid out in an accessible style. Will be useful for students and social workers alike.
An excellent study text for social work students which addresses both key academic skills and introduces those central to practice. It will be a most helpful text for students across their degree
This is an excellent book for Year 1 Social Work students. It introduces them to the various elements of study that they will be working with from the beginning of the course. It's straightforward and down to earth and covers a lot of ground. It can be dipped into by students who are struggling with a particular element of study. It will also be useful for tutors in offering guidance to students
This is a good, clear text offering useful and invaluable advice for Social Work students
this book will offer students a comprehensive source of knowledge and awareness of relevant skills that will enhance their experience as students, e.g. learning styles, written communication, time management. i thought the inclusion on online learning was excellent and long overdue. the reflective exercises made this text invaluable.
A useful and comprehensive text for first year students.
A very welcome addition to the vital teaching of study skills to student social workers.
