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Helps students to integrate social work education with field placement learning experiences in a purposeful, reflective, and unified mannerThis authoritative text is designed to help BSW and MSW students structure their field placement learning around the nine CSWE profession social work competencies to maximize their field placement learning opportunities. The new second edition is completely updated with the 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). Learning activities in each chapter provide examples of field placement tasks and projects related to chapter topics and competencies. The second edition also threads new content on anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and rights-based approaches to social work practice throughout.The chapters in Part I focus on helping students have a successful field placement experience. Each chapter in Part II focuses on a specific professional competency with substantive content on the competency. All chapters have field reflection questions, critical thinking questions, a detailed case summary illustrating one or more competencies with discussion questions, learning activities and electronic competency resource links to websites and videos. Instructors will welcome chapter PowerPoints and an Instructor's Manual with case assignments, grading rubrics, and peer-to-peer small group discussion assignments. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers.New to the Second Edition:Completely updated with the 2022 EPASNew chapter on understanding the organizational culture of the field placement agency and its relationship to the community—a critical component for having a productive field placement experienceNew information on developing a performance improvement plan in supervision chapterRecent research on social work policy practice and relevant policy changes impacting social welfare policies, and special policy priorities established by NASWKey Features:Helps students to maximize field placement experience by linking field placement activities to social work competenciesDelivers learning activities for each competency to help students structure their field placementsIncludes downloadable student resources, such as a competency reflection log to facilitate data-driven evaluationsIncludes electronic resources with QR codes for each chapterAddresses interprofessional writing and collaboration and self-care

A competency-based approach to generalist social work practice that integrates an anti-oppressive perspective and foundational practice principles.Generalist Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach aligns with the nine professional social work competencies defined by the Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) 2022 Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and is fully revised to incorporate the latest updates. This textbook offers a comprehensive, chapter-by-chapter exploration of each competency and covers all areas of social work practice, including theory, ethics, human rights, social justice, and interventions at micro and mezzo levels. Generalist Social Work Practice integrates the critical themes of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) to ensure future social workers engage thoughtfully and competently in diverse settings. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.New to the Second Edition:Explicit focus on generalist social work practice.Integration of anti-oppressive practice principles into the generalist model.Alignment with CSWE 2022 EPAS.Combined assessment and intervention content across chapters.Introduction of a new chapter on evaluation.Enhanced ADEI content throughout the book.Key Features:Provides comprehensive coverage of generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.Explores the nine CSWE professional competencies.Incorporates social justice perspectives into practice models.Offers extensive case examples, ADEI reflection questions, and chapter summaries.Includes QR Codes that link to supplemental videos for enriched learning.Provides online instructor resources such as electronic presentations, discussion questions, and grading rubrics.Presents a student-friendly writing style to encourage engagement and understanding.