Most chapters include "Vignettes," "Developmental Features," "Journal Assignments," "Seminar Activities," "References," and "Additional Readings." Introduction. The Developmental Stages in Field Education.
How to Use This Book
Developmental Stages in Field Chart.
I.BEGINNING.
1.Preparing to Learn. Stage 1 Chart.
Integration and Application.
What Is Field?
What to Expect from Others.
What to Expect from Yourself.
Table 1.1 Check Out Your Fit with Social Work.
2.Planning Your Orientation. Stage 1 Chart.
The Value of Planned Orientation.
Micro Level of Orientation.
Table 2.1 Orientation Plan.
Mezzo Level of Orientation.
Macro Level of Orientation.
Form 2.1 Beginning Agreement.
Form 2.2 Agency Presentation Outline.
3.Focusing Your Learning. Stage 1 Chart.
Assess Program Requirements.
Assess Agency Possibilities.
Assess Personal Needs.
Table 3.1 Learning Contract.
Planning a Learning Contract.
Form 3.1 Learning Contract.
4.Beginning the Work. Stage 1 Chart.
Tuning In.
Explaining Your Role.
Prepare to Listen for Unspoken Messages.
Review Your Work.
Form 4.1 Work Presentation.
II.REALITY CONFRONTATION.
5.Building Skills in Supervision and Feedback. Stage 2 Chart.
Understanding Supervision.
Feedback: A Central Skill.
Table 5.1 SPIN: Guidelines for Feedback.
6.Confronting Difficult Issues. Stage 2 Chart.
Why Confront Difficult Issues?
Table 6.1 Examples of Difficult Issues.
The Importance of Using Consultation.
Skills for Confronting Difficult Issues.
Form 6.1 Evaluating Your Group Participation.
Form 6.2 Peer Consultation Request.
III.RELATIVE MASTERY.
7.Shaping a Professional Self. Stage 3 Chart.
Moving Toward a More Aware Practice.
Table 7.1 Developing a Personal Style.
Moving Toward a More Active Practice.
Table 7.2 Markers of Active Practice.
Moving Toward a More Analytical Practice.
Table 7.3 Seven Step Model of Ethical Decision Making.
Form 7.1 Professional Behavior Checklist.
8.Taking Risks. Stage 3 Chart.
Workplace Differences.
Table 8.1 Cultural Competence Continuum.
Workplace Dynamics.
Workplace Skills.
IV.CLOSURE.
9.Ending and Looking Ahead. Stage 4 Chart.
Handling Endings.
Process of Termination.
Moving on: Life beyond Field.
Table 9.1 Tasks for Termination.
Form 9.1 Field Evaluation.
Appendices. Appendix A: Steps to Finding a Field Placement.
Appendix B: Interviewing with an Agency.
Appendix C: Application for Social Work Field Position.
Appendix D: Field Practicum in Place of Employment.
Appendix E: Decision Map.
Appendix F: Codes of Ethics.
Index. 