What is Advanced in Generalist Practice? A Conceptual Discussion

Advanced generalist practice is the fastest growing area of concentration for Master of Social Work (MSW) programs in the United States, yet a definition remains elusive. This article proposes that three key elements should be included within a conceptual schema of advanced generalist practice. Multidimensional problem‐setting, self‐reflective leadership, and ethical advocacy form the basis of a model for advanced generalist practice. Discussion of the epistemology of advanced practice highlights the connection between advanced generalist practice and the experienced practitioner. Discussion regarding what makes practice advanced is presented and related to curriculum development.     

Using a Group Work Approach to Develop the Potential of Students in a Non-Traditional MSW Work-Study Program

Abstract

This article describes the role of a special faculty advisor, the Professional Development Counselor, in utilizing group work techniques and stages of group development to facilitate minority students' professional development as they successfully engage in and complete an MSW work-study program. It also outlines the history of the program, and discusses the use and results of an evaluation survey to measure the program's graduates' perceptions of their experiences and views of professional self.     

高校“网格化”社会工作实务教学模式初探

社会工作在我国属于新兴学科,自开始招生至今仅20余年。这期间,社会工作教育者们从未停止对社会工作实务教学的探索,但至今依然是教学难点,社会工作的教师身兼督导和教学双重任务往往会顾此失彼。基于此,找到一个适合于目前社会工作实务教学的场所和模式便十分重要。本文将高校作为社会工作实务教学的场所,社会工作专业学生的实务课程在教师的指导下展开,提供适当的社会工作服务以解决学生群体中存在的诸多问题,同时实现实务教学的要求。在高校实施社会工作实务教学,＂网格化＂是一种比较理想的模式。     

Switching Hats

Abstract

One of the most problematic issues in the field of social work is the gap between practice and research. This paper describes the roles of the social work clinical practitioner and the social work researcher, and explores the role discontinuity that occurs as social work doctoral students' transition between these roles. A model illustrating the three possible routes that are taken during this role transition is introduced. Understanding the process of change that occurs as social work doctoral students shift roles has important implications for social work. Investigating these two roles can help doctoral programs support students during the difficult transition. Discovering how doctoral students bridge the gap between practice and research in their own experience may provide insight into how the field of social work as a whole can successfully address this gap.     

高职社会工作专业实务课程的任务驱动型教学模式研究——以个案工作实务为例

探索在个案工作实务课中进行任务驱动型教学模式改革,呼应高职教育的职业导向定位,同时为社会工作专业教育加强实践教学,切实提升学生的实际服务能力开拓思路。从任务驱动型教学模式在个案工作实务课中的操作要点、操作过程、注意事项三个方面对此进行了详解。     

Social Work Practice and the Propietary Movement

ABSTRACT

Changes in funding patterns and privatization of health and human services within government are prompting new forms of management and organizational structures creating challenges for service delivery and the education of social work managers. The profession's ability to provide leadership and respond to such rapidly changing environmental trends is grounded in the capability of field education to bridge the university and practice communities and provide flexible, innovative combinations of service programming and research partnerships. This article provides a framework for the development and operation of a unique type of field demonstration project. The article focuses on the methodology used to develop and operate the field projects in order to encourage replication among other schools of social work.     

“想象练习”在动作技能形成中的运用

“想象练习”作为一种生理,心理相结合的教学方法,在学习较复杂的技术动作时,能加速运作技能的形成。     

Are Graduating Students Ready for Financial Aspects of Social Work Practice?

ABSTRACT

Graduating students must be prepared with knowledge and skills for the financial aspects of social work practice. This study examines graduating students’ attitudes and perceptions about client finances, as well as their financial knowledge. Internet survey results (n = 116) of BSW and MSW graduating students indicate that respondents (a) perceive a limited function for discussing client financial circumstances in practice, (b) understand the relevance, however, of client finances, (c) are unprepared to address this aspect, and (d) are supportive of integrating this content into required policy and practice courses. Teaching and curricular implications, along with programmatic recommendations, are included.     

“What Do I Do Now?”

ABSTRACT

Recent advances made by medicine and psychiatry in the development of practice guidelines and evidence-based interventions are spreading to social work and other helping professions. As the movement toward evidence-based practice grows, more demands for the use of tested interventions will be placed on practitioners. In this paper, we argue that social work practice education must change to respond to this demand. Specifically, evidence-based interventions must be incorporated into the teaching of the middle phase of social work practice more than it is now. Social work training has traditionally relied on untested interventions that have come from the tacit knowledge of accumulated practice wisdom. Although tacit knowledge has an important place in social work practice, instructing students about evidence-based, empirically derived interventions provides them with critical knowledge and skills they will need to enter the competitive world of social work practice. Moreover, this approach amplifies the importance of launching practitioners with skills of evidence-based thinking; that is, the identification, evaluation, and selection of interventions with demonstrated effectiveness.     

论社会工作实验室对社会工作专业发展的必要性

社会工作专业强调专业助人活动必须在尊重案主的前提下科学、人道、有效地进行。这就要求社会工作专业学生必须深刻领会和掌握助人过程中工作和案主双方复杂的情绪和态度的动态变化及这种变化对助人效果的影响。学生只有通过在实验室不断地角色扮演、分享交流才有可能达到这种专业要求。因而，实验室对社会工作专业的发展是不可或缺的必要条件之一。     

社会工作实习基地建设的思考

当前许多开办社会工作专业的高校存在实习专业化程度低、实习教育不规范、实习经费短缺等问题。文章针对这些问题提出了提高实习专业化水平、规范社会工作实习教学管理、多方筹措并合理使用经费的措施。     

高职院校法律专业实践教学模式及其完善

回顾了高职院校法律专业实践教学的现行模式,提出了完善高职院校法律专业实践教学模式的建议。高职院校法律专业已探索出专业实习、模拟法庭和社会实践等多种实践教学模式,初步实现了实践教学环节的模式化,取得了一定成绩,但实施过程中存在诸多问题,亟待完善。     

社会工作介入乡村发展的功能和影响研究

近些年来,社会工作者在云南、湘西和万载等地农村进行专业实践,开展专业服务。综合来看,社会工作在改善民生、探索乡村经济可持续发展、提升村民精神生活品质、增强社会团结等方面,对于乡村发展产生了积极的影响,也提出了新的课题。同时,农村社会工作的实践,助推了社会工作人才队伍的培养和社会工作研究水平的提升,从而有助于中国特色社会工作的建设。     

How Pupils Can be Helped to Develop Socially and Emotionally in Science Lessons

In this article, the authors argue that secondary school academic subjects should integrate elements of pastoral work into their teaching through the use of collaborative group work. Pupils who are given the opportunity to develop emotionally and socially are more likely to understand each other, which can lead to a reduction of conflict in the classroom. Social and emotional development can be facilitated in normal school lessons, such as science, through structured group work. The evidence shows that pupils do improve their communication and understanding of other pupils in the class, developing their emotional literacy. Further investigation indicates that benefits are sustained and that the class is more cohesive and mutually supportive.