Introduction to Teaching Social Work
Category:
Chapter
Published:
15 Nov 2022
Page Range:
1–5
Collection:
Sociology, Social Policy and Education 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802206302.00009
Keywords:
Caught in the middle; Professionalism; Authentic professionalism; Learning theory; Social work; Social work education
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The introduction sets the scene for the book as a whole by discussing a number of important points, beginning with the complex nature of social work as being 'caught in the middle' between the needs of the citizens it serves and the wider state apparatus of which social work forms a part. There is also a focus on professionalism, particularly the notion of 'authentic' professionalism - that is, professionalism that is consistent with social work values. The role of learning theory is also discussed before the structure of the book is outlined. Finally, the author comments on his own work in the field.

Cover Teaching Social Work
Teaching Social Work
Monograph Book
Published:
15 Nov 2022
Print ISBN:
9781802206296
eISBN:
9781802206302
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802206302
Pages:
282
Collection:
Sociology, Social Policy and Education 2022
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