{"product_id":"the-social-work-practicum-preparation-for-practice-9780136818694","title":"The Social Work Practicum: Preparation for Practice","description":"\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eThis print textbook is available for students to rent for their classes. The Pearson print rental program provides students with affordable access to learning materials, so they come to class ready to succeed. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor courses in Social Work Practicum \/ Field Experience in Social Work.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eTheory and practice combine to help students understand, structure, implement, and evaluate practicum experiences.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Social Work Practicum\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e helps prepare students for professional practice by providing a structured and yet individualized map for gaining the competencies required of social work professionals. The format integrates theory and practice to walk readers through the process of acquiring knowledge, developing skills, and enhancing social work values at both the BSW and MSW levels. The author highlights social work practice themes and Council on Social Work Education competencies and behaviors in a concise and usable way, viewing all of these topics through the lens of practicum. The chapters are sequenced to allow for ongoing professional development, while clarifying expectations for applying knowledge and providing experiential learning opportunities that lead to professional growth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The \u003cb\u003e8th Edition \u003c\/b\u003eincludes an increased emphasis on the preparation for social work practice. The author has expanded and updated information on diversity and working across differences; the use of technology; working with involuntary clients; social work theories and models; communication skills; and the planned change process. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title is also available digitally as a standalone \u003cb\u003ePearson eText\u003c\/b\u003e. Contact your Pearson rep for more information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout our authors \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Cynthia Garthwait\u003c\/strong\u003e has taught at The University of Montana since 1988, serves as BSW Program Director, and has served as Chair and Practicum Coordinator. Cindy is the Coordinator of the interdisciplinary Gerontology Minor. She is involved with the Montana Geriatric Education Center, which trains students in interdisciplinary health-related clinical sites, faculty in geriatrics, and health professionals in an interdisciplinary approach to geriatrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe is Co-Chair of the Institute for Gerontology Education, working with other faculty and staff on campus to increase the availability of aging content on campus. She is the Director of the Gerontology Fellows Program for BSW students, geared toward preparing social work graduates for intergenerational practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShe works with MSW students enrolled in the Hartford Scholars on Aging for students wishing to acquire advanced training in gerontological social work. She provides consultation and training to health facilities and housing facilities serving older adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50519885709586,"sku":"9780136818694","price":132.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cdcaf780-f482-4118-b6cc-85c5207f9401.jpg?v=1731070305","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-social-work-practicum-preparation-for-practice-9780136818694","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}