Learning Resources

Required Readings

Birkenmaier, J., & Berg-Weger, M. (2018). The practicum companion for social work: Integrating class and fieldwork (4th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Chapter 2, “Socialization into the Social Work Profession” (pp. 34-61)

Gerdes, K. E., & Segal, E. (2011). Importance of empathy for social work practice: Integrating new science. Social Work, 56(2), 141–148

Murdach, A. D. (2011). What happened to self-determination? Social Work, 56(4), 371–373.

Optional Resources

Click the following 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 week’s resources and incorporate them into your blog.

By Day 3

Post a blog post that includes:

• An explanation of potential challenges for engagement in field education experience
• An explanation of personal action plans you might take to address engagement in your field education experience