Kevin Tan – författare

Based on five years of work and research on simulated learning experiences, this book highlights the integration of simulations in practice, research, and policy classes at the School of Social Work, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). It illustrates the versatile application of simulations in teaching social work practice across various settings, including mental health, schools, libraries, disabilities, and end-of-life care. It explores the use of simulations in teaching clinical research methods, program evaluation, policy analysis, macro social work, and fostering interprofessional collaborations. This book further discusses the use of online simulations in social work education, highlighting the pivotal role played by doctoral students in designing and executing simulations, aligning them with specific learning objectives, and facilitating student engagement and reflection in various contexts. Presented in a mixture of writing styles and research methodologies, Social Work and Simulations offers a candid reflection on simulations from the perspectives of students and instructors. It emphasizes the creation of brave spaces to foster open dialogue, sharing, and reflection on social work competencies within the context of social injustice, diversity, and inclusion. Through immersive experiences, simulations offer a transformative approach to social work education, encouraging students and instructors to engage more deeply with the multifaced and human aspects of social work practice. Overall, this book provides rich case studies and practical guidance, offering valuable resources for developing ethical and effective simulations in social work education.

The SSWAA National Practice Model 2.0 Implementation Guide: Working with Key School Professionals offers a timely, practical roadmap for school social workers striving to advance equity, well-being, and student success in today's complex educational landscape. Based on the revised National Practice Model 2.0, this guide translates core principles into concrete strategies for effectively collaborating with the professionals who shape students' daily experiences, including administrators, teachers, school counselors, community agency partners, and after-school program staff. Through case examples, and actionable tools, the book demonstrates how school social workers can lead and sustain meaningful home-school-community partnerships. Each chapter illuminates contemporary challenges such as polarized sociopolitical climates, growing mental health needs, workforce shortages, and shifting policy expectations while offering practical guidance for navigating them ethically and collaboratively.Designed for both new and seasoned practitioners, this implementation guide bridges research and practice with reflective questions and adaptable resources that align with school realities. It highlights how school social workers can foster interdisciplinary relationships to improve school climate, strengthen systems of support, and advocate for sustainable change. More than a companion to the National Practice Model 2.0, this book serves as an essential, forward-looking resource for school social workers committed to transforming schools into places where every child and every professional can learn, succeed, and contribute to a just and inclusive future.

The Singapore parliament's creation of an elected presidency in 1991 was the biggest constitutional and political change in Singapore's modern era. This multi-disciplinary study gathers papers from leading scholars in law, history, political science and economics to examine how political change is managed in Singapore. It is an authoritative addition to debates surrounding the management of political change in developing countries more generally.