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 6, “Social Work Practice in the Field: Working with Individuals and Families” (pp. 117-154)

Savaya, R., & Gardner, F. (2012). Critical reflection to identify gaps between espoused theory and theory-in-use. Social Work, 57(2), 145–154.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013a). Assessment [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: This audio introduction is located in the “Introduction and Objectives” section. The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minute.
Accessible player –Downloads–Download AudioDownload Transcript

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 3 Blog

Referring to your process recording from last week, consider 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 how you have addressed assessment or how you might address assessment during your field education experience