Teaching Social Work: Reflections on Pedagogy and Practice
Teaching Social Work: Reflections on Pedagogy and Practice brings together experienced educators to examine how and why social work is taught. Its focus on reflective teaching, oppression, and social change makes it relevant to instructors and students exploring social work education.
At a glance
- Contributors include thirty professors and practitioners who teach in BSW, MSW, and PhD programs.
- Addresses how social work instructors teach, why they choose particular approaches, and what may work within the discipline.
- Explores social work education's relationship to oppression, vulnerable individuals and groups, and social change.
Reference price: $61.00
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Pros
- Offers perspectives from contributors with experience teaching across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral social work programs.
- The subject matter links teaching practice with social justice and the effects of oppression.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University of Toronto Press |
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| Publication date | December 21, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1487503822 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1487503826 |
| Weight listed | 1.25 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Social work educators reflecting on teaching methods and classroom practice.
- Readers interested in how social work education addresses oppression and social change.
- Students and faculty in BSW, MSW, or PhD programs seeking perspectives on teaching in the discipline.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does this book cover?
It considers social work teaching practice, educators' choices, and the role of education in addressing oppression and fostering social change.
Who contributed to the book?
The listing describes thirty experienced professors and practitioners who teach in BSW, MSW, and PhD programs.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 304 pages.
