Social work placements

Authors

  • Janine Buck

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v7i1.340

Keywords:

practice learning placements, practice teacher, on- site supervisor, social work degree, social work student

Abstract

This article is a reflective account of my student experiences of practice teaching whilst on placements during the Social Work Degree. I consider what and how my Practice Teachers and on-site supervisors have been able to teach me about Social Work and Social Work skills and what I have learnt about myself as a person and future practitioner. I look at what, I believe makes a good Practice teacher and how different styles of teaching have enhanced my learning. I reflect on the benefits, under the new degree, of increased days on placement and how this has helped me in applying theory, methods and models which are not always easy in the classroom.

At the time of completing this article I am three quarters of the way through my last placement of 100 days. I am undertaking my Social Work degree at the University of Northampton, which has a full time degree course of three years and a part time route taking four years. I am due to graduate with a B.A Honours degree in Social Work in July 2007.

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Published

2012-12-20

How to Cite

Buck, J. (2012). Social work placements. The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning, 7(1), 6-12. https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v7i1.340

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