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Introducing the concept of observation to social work students can be a complex and challenging task. Assessing their observation skills and assignments can be even harder, especially if much of this work takes place implicitly, throughout their training and placements. This book will help students to grasp the fundamentals of social work observation, from the theories and methods to how these can be demonstrated in everyday practice. Skills are covered throughout, as well as effective observation work with different client groups and in different settings. The authors argue that an observant social worker is an effective and resilient one, and demonstrate this through case study material and research summaries.
Observation with Disabled Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Observation with Disabled Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
Meeting Professional Standards
This chapter will help you to meet the following Professional Standards:
- Professionalism: Identify and behave as a professional social worker, committed to professional development.
- Values and ethics: Apply social work ethical principles and values to guide professional practice.
- Diversity: Recognise diversity and apply anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles in practice.
In this chapter we will be considering observation when we are working with children and adults with disabilities. We will be bringing the perspectives of both social work and learning disability nursing into our discussions, so that you will be encouraged to consider different professional backgrounds alongside the ...
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