Study skills for social workers

著者

• Stogdon, Chris
• Kiteley, Robin

書誌事項

Study skills for social workers

Chris Stogdon and Robin Kiteley

（Sage study skills）

SAGE, 2010

• pbk.

内容説明・目次

内容説明

'The book is completely student focused. I envisage students having the text on their desks when they attempt their written work, and this is very much how a study guide should be used' - Professor Keith Popple, London South Bank University Study Skills for Social Workers offers an accessible insight into the practical use of skills for study in a professional social work context. Engaging with students on their journey through the undergraduate or postgraduate qualifying course, it uses relevant case material from academic and social work perspectives to demonstrate the connection between study and practice. The book is comprehensive in its coverage of the core study skills, including guidance on: Effective writing Successful communication Reflective study E-learning Learning in the workplace Understanding feedback. Written in a student-friendly style, Study Skills for Social Workers is interspersed with activities and exercises to enable students to practice and improve their skills as they move through the text. Also included is a glossary, and model answers to sample questions. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

目次

Introduction What Does This Book Aim to Do? Will this Book Help me Pass the Course? Key Features of this Book Thinking about Learning Where are You Now as a Learner? Learning as a Child or as an Adult? How does Learning Happen? Learning Styles Skim the Surface or Dive in at the Deep End? Common Learning Obstacles Your Learning Goals Be SMART! Tackling Boredom and Frustration - Head on! Further Reading Self-Management and Organization Timekeeping Working Independently Organising Independent Study Space Avoidance Strategies and Procrastination Stress and Stress Management Useful Resources Further Reading Learning in the Workplace Work-based Social Work Courses Working with Colleagues Skills for Managing Change Communication, Confidence and Understanding Support and Guidance Useful Resources Further Reading Learning Online What is E-learning? What Sort of Technologies Might You Be Using? How Will E-Learning Be Used? Effective Use of Online Learning Environments Doing Research Online Independent Learning Online Online Collaboration and Group Work E-assessment Useful Resources Further Reading Researching, Reading and Critiquing What is Research? How is Research Relevant to Your Course? Projects and Dissertations Quantitative and Qualitative Research Searching the Literature The Six-step Search Strategy The Snowball Technique Effective Reading and Note-taking Writing about Research Foregrounding your 'Writer Voice' Planning a Research Project Useful Resources Writing Effectively Why is Writing so Important? Improving your Writing Skills Support for Students with Specific Learning Difficulties Your Previous Experience of Writing Getting used to 'Academic Writing' Writing at Higher Education Level Types of Academic Writing Writing Essays Other Types of Writing Further Reading Referencing Effectively Referencing is a Learnable Skill The Key to Successful Referencing Why Are You Asked to Use Referencing? Referencing in Practice Reference Lists Referencing Exercises Other Referencing Tips Further Reading Communication and Awareness Skills Service-users, Carers and Communication Skills Developing Your Confidence in Communicating Communication and Social Work Ensuring Accuracy - Information Fit for Purpose Listening Active Listening Verbal Communication Non-verbal Communication - Observing Communication Through Behaviour Eyes - the Mirrors of the Soul? Presentations Awareness Further Reading Using Feedback Effectively Personal Development Plan Why Feed Back? Feedback on Your Assignments Feedback from Service-Users and Carers Feedback from Colleagues Feedback from Peers Dealing with Criticism Further Reading Reflection in Social Work They 'Why' and 'What' of Reflection A Tool for Reflection The GSCC Codes of Practice (2002) Reflection and Accountability Suggested Answers Useful Resources Further Reading Developing Social Work Portfolios Portfolios E-portfolios Core Skills Portfolios The Continuous Professional Development(CPD)Portfolio Practice Portfolios Further Reading Computing Principles and Concepts Social Work and Computing Skills The Basic Concepts of IT Managing Files Effectively Using Databases to Access Information Database Fundamentals Computing and Assistive Technologies Computing in Social Work Practice Settings Data Protection Issues Useful Resources Computing Skills Workshop Help Options and Online Resources Features in Microsoft Office 2007 Word Processing Presentation Software Part 1: Authoring Your PowerPoint Presentation Part 2: Delivering Your Presentation Using Spreadsheets Using Basic Formulae in Excel Creating Charts and Graphs in Excel Useful Resources Further Reading Index

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB01968963
• ISBN:
  • 9781847874573
• 出版国コード: uk
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: London
• ページ数/冊数: xiii, 272 p.
• 大きさ: 25 cm
• 分類:
  • DC22 : 361.3071141
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Social work education -- Great Britain
  • LCSH : Study skills
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA60272920