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Evaluation and Social Work Practice offers a comprehensive treatment of the central issues confronting evaluation in social work that links theory and method to practical applications. Evaluation is an integral part of social work and social care provision, for both practice and service delivery. Evaluation can improve effectiveness and increase accountability and help develop new models of practice and service delivery. The authors argue that evaluation should not just be applied to practice but should be a direct dimension of practice. Appealing to the student, researcher and practitioner, Evaluation and Social Work Practice will become the standard reference source on evalua
Work in Progress: The Contribution of Observation to the Development of Good Practice and Evaluation
Work in Progress: The Contribution of Observation to the Development of Good Practice and Evaluation
An Observation Narrative
Jenny picks up the toy pig and says, ‘I'm not angry with you today’, her face devoid of expression. She turns to her toy medical kit, takes out the stethoscope, puts it to her ears and holds the shiny disc against the pig's chest. Sarah lies on her side on the floor, head propped up against the palm of her hand. She watches Jenny intently. After a few moments Jenny picks up a plastic syringe, holds it against the pig and repeatedly pushes the plunger in and out, in and out. ...
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