How do we professionalise social work without losing our soul? a reflection on the role and purpose of practice placements within social work education

Bald, Caroline and Howells, Aisha (2019) How do we professionalise social work without losing our soul? a reflection on the role and purpose of practice placements within social work education. Journal of Practice Teaching & Learning, 13 (3). pp. 6-18. ISSN 1759-5150

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Abstract

A recurring question of social work is its purpose. To change culture or to help the individual. One drawing on systemic radical social work skills, the other relationship-based social justice skills. Placements are an important part for practicing, developing and consolidating academic learning. It is social work in practice, and the place to hone employability skills. This reflection explores the benefits and challenges of the change considering whether this is towards professionalisation or marketisation.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: social work education, social work placements, marketisation, student social worker, professionalisation, Teaching Partnership
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts, Business & Applied Social Science > Department of Applied Social Sciences
Depositing User: David Upson-Dale
Date Deposited: 19 Mar 2019 08:53
Last Modified: 10 Jan 2021 01:38
URI: https://oars.uos.ac.uk/id/eprint/870

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