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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.

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• Editors and contributors(p. vii)
• Series editor's preface(p. ix)
• Acknowledgements(p. xi)
• Introduction(p. xiii)
• Chapter 1 An introduction to the theories of observation(p. 1)
• Professional roles and responsibilities
• Methods/approaches to observation
• Ethical considerations
• Theories of observation
• Information sharing
• Chapter 2 Approaches to observation practice(p. 14)
• Observations in practice
• Preparing for observation
• Participant and non-participant observation
• Naturalistic observation
• Target child method of observation
• Infant observation method
• Structured approaches to observation
• Chapter 3 Practical techniques for the observation of service users(p. 27)
• Observing children
• Using observation with older people
• Other forms of observation in care of older people
• Chapter 4 Observation with disabled children and adults with learning disabilities(p. 41)
• Models of disability
• Observations with adults with a learning disability 'Tuning in'
• Helping strategies
• Chapter 5 Using observation in training : and development(p. 56)
• Observation in training and development
• Shadowing
• The Johari Window
• The reflective learning cycle
• Observation and practice learning
• Observation in management
• Chapter 6 Groups and observations(p. 70)
• Observations in a residential group setting
• Conclusion(p. 83)
• Appendix 1 Professional Capabilities Framework(p. 85)
• References(p. 86)
• Index(p. 93)

Notas de autor provistas por Syndetics

Maureen O'Loughlin has been an Independent Social Work Consultant with substantial experience working with children and families as a social worker and a guardian ad Litem prior to becoming an academic. After leaving the University of Leeds she undertook independent assessments for court proceedings in a variety of areas for a number of years. She continues her interest in children and families through chairing adoption and fostering panels for local authorities and the Independent Reviewing Mechanism.
Steve O'Loughiin is a registered social worker with over 30 years' experience. He now works as an Independent Social Work Consultant. He currently acts as a tutor for qualifying students and as an advocate for carers and young people. He has experience in fostering and adoption. Steve is committed to Black issues and to furthering the interests of Black and Minority Ethnic children and families.