Developing Practice Competencies: A Foundation for Generalist Practice [With DVD] Contributor(s): Ragg, D. Mark (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470551704 ISBN-13: 9780470551707 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $69.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare |
Dewey: 361.32 |
LCCN: 2010026663 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 8.4" W x 10.7" (1.85 lbs) 432 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Praise for Developing Practice Competencies A Foundation for Generalist Practice "This is the textbook I have been waiting for. The author engages the reader from the very beginning. It includes comprehensive coverage of EPAS standards and practice behaviors that any social work instructor would be delighted with. Mark Ragg's explanation of social work concepts and practice skills is very readable and well illustrated. This textbook will enhance social work students' self-confidence in their skills as beginning practitioners. This is an author who clearly knows how to engage and excite social work students about contemporary social work. Strongly recommended for generalist practice programs " An applied, experiential introduction for the development of generalist practice skills in the helping professions Designed to help students in social work and human services programs establish a solid skill foundation for professional practice, Developing Practice Competencies holistically organizes this content knowledge through a consistent framework integrated throughout the book. Developing Practice Competencies explores
Filled with rich examples, role-plays, and exercises, Developing Practice Competencies covers the foundation competencies necessary for students preparing to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities on behalf of underserved and socially compromised people. An accompanying DVD offers video of the practice skills in action and electronic versions of exercises for classroom discussions. |