Field Instruction in Social Work Education

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Roshni Nair, Srilatha Juvva & Vimal V Nadkarni

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• ISBN: 9780367463748

• Pages: 230

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches

About The Book
Fieldwork Supervision in Social Work: Strategies and Approaches offers a comprehensive guide to the practice of fieldwork supervision in India. This book provides a conceptual framework for understanding the dynamics of fieldwork instruction, exploring the methodologies and strategies that contribute to effective supervision. It examines the supervisor–student–agency triad and highlights the challenges faced by both students and supervisors in real-world settings.

The volume emphasizes the importance of student mentoring and advocates for the development of creative and competent strategies to make fieldwork education more responsive and impactful. A key theme is the inclusion of social justice-oriented perspectives in fieldwork training, which ensures a more inclusive and effective learning experience for students. Drawing from instructive and anecdotal chapters, the book explores how students and supervisors navigate critical circumstances, promoting skill-building and fostering an understanding of the sociocultural contexts in which social work is practiced.

This book is an invaluable resource for social work educators, field practitioners, and students studying social work, law, public policy, sociology, and social entrepreneurship, offering a critical lens on the evolution of fieldwork education and its future in India.