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.
Table of Content
Introduction
An introduction to the theories of observation – Nicky Ryden and Steve O’Loughlin
Approaches to observation practice – Nicky Ryden
Practical techniques for the observation of service users – Nicky Ryden
Observation with disabled children and adults with learning difficulties – Jackie Hughes and Bronwyn Roberts
Using observation in training and development – Nicky Ryden
Groups and observations – Steve O’Loughlin
Conclusion
About the author
Steve is an Independent Social Work Consultant, but he was previously Practice Co-ordinator for the Social Work programmes at the University of Leeds where he developed the practice curriculum for the new social work degree at the University. He currently acts as an Independent Practice Assessor for qualifying students, practice teachers and post-qualification awards. He is an experienced fostering and adoption worker and undertakes independent assessment for a number of agencies.
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