In the Field explores both the theories and ‘how to’ of practice learning so that students get the most out of the field placement experience. It provides all the relevant information combined with practical activities and examples to allow them to apply their knowledge in a real life setting. The text also tackles the different challenges that are encountered in the field placement helping students to gain skills that can be used throughout their careers in the human services.

Part 1. The Context of Practice Learning
2. Learning Theories and Practice Learning
3. Mapping the Concept of Transformational Learning in Practice Settings
4. Preparing for Learning in a Practice Setting

Part 2. The Learning Process

5. Beginning the Processes of Learning in Context
6. Guiding, Mentoring, Coaching and Supervising in an Organisational Environment
7. Practice Learning in Groups
8. Evaluation and Assessment: Facing the Challenges

Part 3: Applied Contexts of Practice

9. Practice Learning Opportunities in the Context of Aged Care
10. Practice Learning: Child Wellbeing and Child Protection
11. Practice Learning in Community Mental Health
12. Practice Learning: Refugees and Asylum Seekers
13. About the Aboriginal Experience: From Learning to Practice
Bibliography
Index

Jude Irwin is Associate Professor, Social Work, University of Sydney

Roslyn Giles is Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Policy Studies, University of Sydney

Denise Lynch is Lecturer an Director of Field Education, University of Sydney

Fran Waugh is Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Policy Studies, University of Sydney