TEACHING IN SOCIAL WORK: An Educators’ Guide to Theory and Practice

Book Details

• Author: Jeane W. Anastas

• Brand: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131610916

• Release Date: 01-12-2019

• Number of Pages: 320

About the Book

In the rapidly evolving field of social work education, Jeane W. Anastas brings a wealth of knowledge, drawing from her extensive classroom and field experience. In her book, Teaching in Social Work, Anastas merges contemporary educational theories with the “practice wisdom” of today’s social work educators. This unique volume provides an insightful exploration of teaching and learning within the social work discipline, focusing on how social issues, professional norms, and educational settings influence the interactions between educators, students, and the subjects they engage with.

Built around a teacher- and student-in-situation framework, the book addresses the impact of various factors on effective educational outcomes. Anastas explores the ways adults think and learn, while also examining the best practices and methods for teaching social work courses. A particular emphasis is placed on diversity in the classroom and the latest advancements in teaching technology.

Guest-authored chapters further enhance the depth of this volume, covering key aspects like field education, teaching roles amidst new and old challenges, and the ethical issues that arise in teaching social work. Furthermore, the book delves into assessments of learning and teaching, as well as the realities of academic jobs and faculty work in full-time social work education.

Teaching in Social Work is a critical resource for educators in the field, offering a comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of social work education and ensuring the best outcomes for students.

Contents:

• Teachers and Learners in Social Work: A Framework

• How Adults Think and Learn

• Teaching Courses: Methods and Modalities

• Affirming Diversity in the Classroom

• Field Education in Social Work: Teaching Roles amid Old and New Challenges

• Technology in Social Work Education

• Assessing Learning and Teaching

• Academic Jobs and Faculty Work

• Ethical Issues in Teaching

• Conclusion

About the Author / Editor:
Jeane W. Anastas is a professor at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. With over 25 years of experience in social work education, she has received accolades for her contributions to the field, including the Council on Social Work Education’s award for Greatest Recent Contribution to Social Work Education.