Cynthia Garthwait, MSSW, LCSW is Professor of Social Work at The University of Montana School of Social Work. She has 25 years of experience in social work education and extensive practice experience at all levels and in a wide variety of fields of practice, including clinical practice, program development, consultation and training, administration, and interdisciplinary approaches to practice. She teaches at both the BSW and MSW levels, including foundation and elective courses. She has served as Practicum Director, provides training to agency field instructors, and works closely with practicum directors. Her research interests include gerontology, addictions, spirituality in social work practice, practicum, and international social work practice.
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Purpose of a Practicum
Chapter 2: School, Agency, and Student Expectations
Chapter 3: Developing a Learning Plan
Chapter 4: Getting Started
Chapter 5: Learning from Supervision
Chapter 6: Personal Safety
Chapter 7: Communication
Chapter 8: Agency Context of Practice
Chapter 9: Community Context of Practice
Chapter 10: Social Problem Context of Practice
Chapter 11: Social Policy Context of Practice
Chapter 12: Diversity and Cultural Competence
Chapter 13: Professional Social Work
Chapter 14: Social Work Ethics
Chapter 15: Legal Issues
Chapter 16: Planned Change
Chapter 17: Evaluating Social Work Practice
Chapter 18: Integrating the Personal and Professional
Chapter 19: Leadership and Social Justice
FULL TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1: The Purpose of a Practicum
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
How to Use This Book
How the Chapters Are Structured
Practicum Strengths Self-Assessment: A Workbook Activity
How Do We Learn: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 2: School, Agency, and Student Expectations
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Clarifying Expectations: A Workbook Activity
Skill Building Across a Career: A Workbook Activity
Chapter 3: Developing a Learning Plan
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
The Generalist Perspective and the Plan for Learning
Guidance and Direction
Planning to Learn: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 4: Getting Started
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Student Self-Monitoring of Practice Behaviors: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 5: Learning from Supervision
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Using Supervision for Learning: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 6: Personal Safety
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Reducing the Risk of Harm: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 7: Communication
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Developing Communication Skills: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 8: Agency Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 9: Community Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Developing Community Practice Behaviors: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 10: Social Problem Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Social Problem Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 11: Social Policy Context of Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Social Policy Analysis: A Workbook Activity
Social Policy Reflections: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 12: Diversity and Cultural Competence
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Cultural Competence: A Workbook Activity
Cultural Competence Scenarios: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 13: Professional Social Work
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Professional Social Work in Your Agency: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 14: Social Work Ethics
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Agency Ethics: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 15: Legal Issues
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Legal Issues: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 16: Planned Change
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Planned Change: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 17: Evaluating Social Work Practice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Self-Evaluation of Practicum Performance: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 18: Integrating the Personal and Professional
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Holistic Self-Care and Areas of Stress for Social Workers: A Workbook Activity
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
Chapter 19: Leadership and Social Justice
Chapter Preview
Background and Context
Guidance and Direction
Suggested Learning Activities
Practice Test
MySearchLab Connections
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