Successful Social Work Education: A Student's Guide

Help your students make the transition from liberal arts or general education to professional education and the practice of social work. Barsky's text not only equips students with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to make the most of their social work education, it also makes the tasks of social work educators more interesting and fulfilling. This book prepares students for the rigors of a social work program and helps them hone such important skills as critical thinking, professional writing, and integrating values with theory, self-awareness, and reflective practice. Once students have mastered the materials in this book, you can focus on teaching content and taking your students to higher levels of professional competence and development. This interactive workbook helps students assess their educational needs, pre-empt problems, and develop strategies to ensure that they not only survive, but thrive as they take advantage of all the opportunities your program has to offer.

Barsky's student guide can help you make the transition from liberal arts or general education to professional education and the practice of social work. Not only will it equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to make the most of your social work education, it also makes the tasks of social work educators more interesting and fulfilling. Here you will find help preparing for the rigors of a social work program as you hone important skills such as critical thinking, professional writing, and integrating values with theory, self-awareness, and reflective practice. Once you have mastered the material in this book, you will be ready to take on higher levels of development. This interactive workbook will lead you to assess your specific educational needs, pre-empt problems, and develop strategies to ensure you not only survive, but thrive as you take advantage of all your program has to offer.

Dr. Allan Edward Barsky has a background in law, social work, and conflict resolution. He is presently a Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University and a Family Mediator accredited by the Supreme Court of Florida. Dr. Barsky has mediated family and community disputes in New York City, Toronto, Calgary, and Fort Lauderdale. He is a past President of Ontario Association of Family Mediation and former national board member of Conflict Resolution Network Canada. His research has been published in Negotiation Journal, Conflict Resolution Quarterly, and Family Courts Review. He has taught conflict resolution courses in the United States, Canada, Israel, and the United Kingdom. Dr. Barsky's other book credits include SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION: A STUDENT'S GUIDE (Brooks/Cole, 2006), ALCOHOL, OTHER DRUGS AND ADDICTIONS: A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANUAL FOR SOCIAL WORK AND THE HUMAN SERVICES (Brooks/Cole, 2006), INTERDISCIPLINARY PRACTICE WITH DIVERSE POPULATIONS (Greenwood, 2000), and CLINICIANS IN COURT (Guilford, 2002). Dr. Barsky has also been active in promoting civil rights and equality for various minority groups.