In UK social work education, practice educators supervise and assess students while they are on placement. Practice placements are the most important element of social work degree courses, accounting for half of the overall programme for undergraduates. So the role of the practice educator is vital, particularly if a student is struggling or at risk of failing.
Written for Learning at Work week, this is a list of resources about mindfulness.
Writing for Learning at Work week, Moira Harris reminds us to be mindful, be kind. Be passionately and compassionately curious.
Supporting struggling students on placementA new book by Jo Finch is published next month: Supporting struggling students on placement, a practical guide.
This article is about use of self and the our analysis of the SiSWE standards/ the Degree Review so particularly relevant just now.
Examples of coaching questions that help to increase individual self-awareness.
Research suggests that the average professional ‘life expectancy’ of a qualified social worker is only eight years. In this article Moira Harris talks about being more focused, aware and reflective.
This handout, by Marianne Hughes, Midlothian Council, introduces emotional intelligence and explains its importance to social work, qualifying education and to the role of the practice educator. It also suggests some activities for learners.
A reflective exercise to help learners consider aspects of emotional intelligence in their work with service users and carers.
