In today's rapidly changing world, new social and human service problems emerge constantly, and in order to make good use of resources that are often limited, social service agencies must ensure that their services are truly needed. Needs assessments provide a baseline against which later results can be compared, and may also assist policy-makers in recognizing new trends or problems on the horizon. With so much hinging on their outcome, these assessments must be conducted both accurately and efficiently, and this pocket guide will give practitioners the ability to do so. Written by a group of social work scholars with a collective wealth of experience in conducting needs assessments at all levels, this practical guide will walk readers step by step through the process of selecting the right design to confidently conducting the assessment, meticulously analyzing data, and finally writing a cogent report. In addition, the authors explore the various approaches that can be used to assess the needs of a client or population group and the differences between large- and small-scale assessments. Later chapters in the book include discussions of emerging technologies in the field as well as abundant social work case examples. Social work graduate students, as well as social workers in the field who need to brush up on their skills, will find this book an invaluable aid.

Needs Assessment (Pocket Guides to Social Work Research Methods) (Pocket Guide to Social Work Research Methods)

Politics & Social Sciences

ROYSE, DAVID

Social Sciences

Oxford University Press, U.S.A.

Loose Leaf Paper, new condition. Ships fast. The book is great for those wanting an applicable steps to moving forward in their field.

Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students, Updated Edition, Books a la Carte Plus MySocialWorkLab with eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition) (Connecting Core Competencies)

Dhooper, Surjit Singh

Rompf, Elizabeth Lewis

Politics & Government

Pearson

A field manual organized around 100+ of the most common questions students ask in their field placements. This book is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. This series helps students understand and master CSWE’s core competencies with a variety of pedagogy highlighted competency content and critical thinking questions for the competencies throughout. For those beginning their first social work field experience, Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students addresses the most common questions, concerns, and problems students encounter and provides them with essential information for completing the field experience successfully. Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students is structured so that "early" questions about preparing for the first interview are presented ahead of more complicated issues such as resolving ethical dilemmas. This edition provides instructors with already designed exercises that they can select and tailor to students’ specific learning needs. These exercises are designed to promote involvement with the content of the text and to develop critical thinking and self-reflection. Teaching &amp; Learning Experience <ul>
<li> Personalize Learning — MySocialWorkLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. </li>
<li> Improve Critical Thinking — Exercises within the text promote critical thinking and critical thinking questions tied to CSWE’s core competencies are included throughout (in margins). </li>
<li> Engage Students — Case examples and questions prepare students for the field. Exercises help students work through questions they have. Videos and cases in MySocialWorkLab engage students and help them apply theory to practice. </li>
<li> Explore Current Issues — Inclusion of contemporary topics, such as safety, child abuse, diversity, legal issues, and stress. </li>
<li> Apply CSWE Core Competencies — Integrates the 2008 CSWE EPAS throughout — highlights competencies and practice behaviors and includes expensive pedagogy. MySocialWorkLab adds value with core competency videos and hundreds of competency-based questions. </li>
<li> Support Instructors — AnInstructor’s Manual and MySocialWorkLab with Pearson eText are included in the outstanding supplements package.</li> </ul>
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Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students, Updated Edition (6th Edition)

"Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students "is structured so that "early" questions about preparing for the first interview are presented ahead of more complicated issues such as resolving ethical dilemmas. This edition provides instructors with already designed exercises that instructors can choose from and tailor to students' specific learning needs These exercises are designed to promote involvement with the content of the text and to develop critical thinking and self-reflection.

Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students, Updated Edition, Books a la Carte Edition (6th Edition) (Connecting Core Competencies)

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MySocialWorkLab -- Standalone Access Card -- for Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students, Updated Edition (6th Edition)

Rompf, Elizabeth

MySocialWorkLab with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students, Updated Edition (6th Edition)

Royse, David, Dhooper, Surjit Singh, Rompf, Elizabeth Lewis

Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students (Connecting Core Competencies)

This book provides readers with an understanding of the important considerations directly related to analyzing various forms of data - both qualitative and quantitative. While practice problems are included so that readers can self-test their knowledge of major concepts, the book does not drown its readers in page after page of problem sets and tedious calculations. The numerous practice examples of concepts, and the engaging, conversational writing style will be appealing and effective for many types of learners. For anyone with an interest in introductory statistics as it relates to social work.

Data Analysis for Social Workers

Montcalm, Denise

Teaching Tips for College and University Instructors is a useful manual, a practical guide for the newest classroom teachers in higher education that provides down-to-earth advice for new assistant professors, teaching assistants, adjuncts, and doctoral students. This book provides a wealth of suggestions, techniques, and ideas for the novice instructor. It does not promote a particular teaching style or theoretical orientation, but draws upon recent research findings and years of experience in "the trenches" of higher education. There are helpful hints on such topics as writing the syllabus, how to handle complaints about "unfair" test questions and grades, how to prevent cheating, improving teaching performance, use of active learning techniques, and more effective lecturing. Using short "mini" essays and chapters, the whole spectrum of teaching at the post-secondary level is covered from the instructor's first day jitters to preparing a tenure portfolio. For new assistant professors, teaching assistants, adjuncts, doctoral students, and experienced college faculty.

Teaching Tips for College and University Instructors: A Practical Guide

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

Field Instruction is a comprehensive, student-friendly guide for those beginning their first social work field experience. The text addresses the most common questions, concerns, and problems students encounter in their field practicums and provides them with essential information for completing the field experience successfully. It is structured so that "early" questions about preparing for the first interview are presented ahead of more complicated issues such as resolving ethical dilemmas. However, the convenient table of contents and index make it easy for students and instructors to access information outside this chronological system whenever necessary. Questions for class discussion and experimental assignments for students are provided to enhance the learning experience for both students and instructors.

Field Instruction: A Guide for Social Work Students (4th Edition)

Allyn&Bacon

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