Learning Resources
Note: To access this weeks required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.
Required Readings
Garthwait, C. L. (2017). The social work practicum: A guide and workbook for students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Chapter 2, Implementing a Learning Plan (pp. 12-27)
Gerdes, K. E., & Segal, E. (2011). Importance of empathy for social work practice: Integrating new science. Social Work, 56(2), 141148.
Murdach, A. D. (2011). What happened to self-determination? Social Work, 56(4), 371373.
Optional Resources
Click this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program:
MSW home page
Assignment 1: Week 2 Blog
Refer to the topics covered in this weeks resources, and incorporate them into your blog.
By Day 3
Post a blog post that includes:
An explanation of potential challenges for engagement in your field education experience
An explanation of personal action plans you might take to address engagement in your field education experience
