Challenges, Opportunities and Innovations in Social Work Field Education

Description

This book collates and analyses the current research, debates, opportunities and practices in social work field education into one volume and contextualises this material within the broader context of social work. Current concerns about risk and uncertainty in field education are explored from multiple stakeholder perspectives. Social work field education is an integral component of social work education, yet its sustainability is increasingly challenged. Issue such as finding enough quality placements with accredited social workers, curriculum development, student diversity, and placement assessment of learning are being examined by researchers and practitioners alike. This represents a challenge for the social work profession generally. By drawing on traditional and alternative pedagogical perspectives on field education and constructions of risk and uncertainty evident in current discourse, the book presents innovative responses to existing challenges. Providing a reference point for future knowledge building in sustainable field education pedagogy and practice, this book will interest university field education programs and industry field educators internationally. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables List of Contributors Foreword Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Section I Contextualising the Landscape of Social Work Field Education Chapter 1 Outlining the Context: Australian Social Work Field Education Introduction The Context for Examining Australian Social Work Field Education Economic Imperatives for Australian Social Work Field Education Structure of the Book Conclusion References Chapter 2 Australian Field Education in the International Context Introduction Economic Imperatives Regulatory Environment Summary of the International Context Returning Home: An Australian Response to These Challenges Conclusion References Chapter 3 Field Education Stakeholders: Untangling the Rhetoric from the Reality Introduction Primary Stakeholders in Social Work Field Education Social Work Field Education Team Higher Education Provider The Placement Agency Service Users Australian Association of Social Work: The Regulator Students Conclusion References Chapter 4 Regulating Field Education: Challenges and Prospects Introduction Defining Field Education Australian Social Work Field Education Standards Field Education Standards in an International Context Conclusion References Chapter 5 Pedagogies Informing Social Work Field Education Introduction Teaching and Learning in Social Work Field Education Knowledge-Practice Integration Epistemological Influences on Field Education Pedagogy Innovation: Field Education as a Distinctive Pedagogy Conclusions Acknowledgement References Section II Current Research, Practice and Innovation in Social Work Field Education Chapter 6 Integrating Cultural Responsiveness into the Social Work Field Education Curriculum: Lessons from the Community Introduction The IAHA Cultural Responsiveness in Action: An IAHA Framework Getting It Right: A Social Work Learning and Teaching Framework Linking Cultural Responsiveness in Each Framework Embedding Cultural Responsiveness in Field Education Conclusion References Chapter 7 Preparing Students for Field Education Using Simulation-Based Learning Introduction Conceptual Framework: A Model of Holistic Competence in Social Work Simulation-Based Learning Toronto Simulation Model Guidelines for Developing Simulations Innovative Teaching and Assessment Methods Using Simulation-Based Learning Conclusion Notes References Chapter 8 Fit, Suitable or Ready?: Taking a Strengths Approach to Student Transition to Placement Introduction Reimagining Student Transition to Placement Conclusion References Chapter 9 The Contribution of Field Education towards Professional Capability Introduction References Chapter 10 Assessment in Field Education: Capability, Competence and Contradictions Introduction Terminology The Field Education Process Assessment Models Failure to Fail? Challenges in Assessing Students Impact on Assessment Working with Students at Risk of Failing Conclusion References Chapter 11 Conceptualising the Liaison Role Introduction Scanning the Literature about the Liaison Role Current Landscape Overview of the Victorian Universities Field Education Network (VUFEN) and the Evolution of the Liaison Practice Forums Developing a Research Agenda to Conceptualise and Evidence the Liaison Role Conclusion Note References Chapter 12 Collaboration in Social Work Field Education Introduction Context: The Importance of Collaboration in Social Work and Social Work Field Education Six Principles of Collaboration in Field Education Conclusion: Towards the Future of Collaboration in Field Education Note References Chapter 13 Thinking Outside the Square: The Quality and Sustainability of Placement Models Introduction Quality of Learning Experience Applying the Framework to Discuss Two Alternative Placement Models Analysis of Internal Elements and External Factors Using the Framework in Figure 13.1 Fast-Track Social Work Programs Analysis of Internal Elements and External Factors Using the Framework in Figure 13.1 Conclusion References Chapter 14 The Value of Community-Academic Partnerships in Field Education Introduction The Forensicare Partnership The Centre for Innovative Justice Partnership Conclusion References Chapter 15 Reinvigorating Fields of Practice Through Placement Innovation Introduction Example One: Residential Aged Care Placement Model – Flinders University Example Two: School Social Work Field Education Placement Model – Edith Cowan University What Did the Innovators Risk in Pursuing These Placement Innovations? Conclusion References Chapter 16 Collaborating for the Future of Field Education Introduction The Quality of Social Work Field Education The Complex Stakeholder System The Regulatory Environment Envisaging a Sustainable Future Conclusion References Postscript Appendix: Field Education Pedagogical Statement Glossary Index