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Group 3.3 “Social work education, skill training and professional competence”. Contents. Introduction Practical training: commonalities and differences Empowerment in relation to practical training Remarks. Introduction.
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Group 3.3 “Social work education, skill training and professional competence”
Contents • Introduction • Practical training: commonalities and differences • Empowerment in relation to practical training • Remarks
Introduction Social Work as a social science must combine theoretical knowledge with practical experiences as fundamental key concepts. By comparing with other countries new ideas and suggestions emerge for improvement in the specific aspect of education.
EmpowermentEmpowerment is connected with self-help and with the participation of individuals, students and communities in decisions that affect them. Wish to participate S.W. /Supervisor Student needs help from S.W/Supervisor Client needs help from S.W
Elements of student’s involvement • Positive Environment, a necessity for student involvement more “power” access • Freedom to express opinion • Give positive criticism become more creative
University and Placement have to share values and similar ideas. That way they can be open during the practical training in order to help students to be self-directed • Better collaboration between University and Student and Placement share feedback
Motivation is vital it promotes independence from hierarchical control • Propose changes in your Placement
Constructing the knowledge and capacity to achieve a critical perspective • Focus on alternative solutions and views
Doubt and challenge the Educational system • Become aware of your personal resources and then use them
Peer empowerment, a good aspect to develop • Increase level of awareness • Demand on access to information, involvement in decision-making/ processes
ALL THE ABOVE PROVE THAT: With empowerment social work education (practical training) is more efficient, effective. Participation combined with continuous improvement is encouraged.
References • Adams, Dominelli & Payne (eds) 2002.2.ed) Social Work:Themes, Issues and Critical Debates. Macmillan Press LTD.London - Chapter 9: Personal and Professional Development (Joyce Lishman) • Dalrymple, J & Burke B (1995) Anti-Oppressive Practice.Social Case and the Law. Open University Press. Buckingham -Chapter 7: Empowerment • Payne, Malcolm(1997.2.ed) Modern Social Work Theory.Macmillan Press LTD. London - Chapter 14: Empowerment and Advocacy