Why Do I Need Research and Theory?

A Guide for Social Workers
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-83336-4
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 154 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 237 g

This book is based on the idea that social work as a profession can do better with advancing our mission if practitioners are knowledgeable, skilled, critical thinkers that use research to inform practice. This is a user-friendly, student directed book form to help students understand the connection between knowledge, social work research, and social work practice. This short text will support students in their research course by offering insights as to why research is important, how to help students understand how research affects their own future social work practice, how their beliefs impact successful learning, and practical tips for being successful in research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Anderson-Meger, Jennifer

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Why do I have to take a research course, I want to be a social worker! 2. This is so uncomfortable! Research feels like a different language. 3. Learning processes and development- Your beliefs about learning and knowledge. 4. Professionalism and doing better in the practice world 5. Let’s get practical. How to be successful in research and theory classes.

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Jennifer Anderson-Meger is a professor and ethics fellow at Viterbo University. She has won awards for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Anderson-Meger serves on the State of Wisconsin MPSW Examining Board and has been a trainer on boundaries and ethics. Her research focus is epistemology in social work.