This book collates and analyses the current research, debates,
opportunities and practices in social work field education into one
volume and contextualises this material within the broader context of
social work. Current concerns about risk and uncertainty in field
education are explored from multiple stakeholder perspectives.
Social work field education is an integral component of social work
education, yet its sustainability is increasingly challenged. Issue such
as finding enough quality placements with accredited social workers,
curriculum development, student diversity, and placement assessment of
learning are being examined by researchers and practitioners alike. This
represents a challenge for the social work profession generally. By
drawing on traditional and alternative pedagogical perspectives on field
education and constructions of risk and uncertainty evident in current
discourse, the book presents innovative responses to existing
challenges.
Providing a reference point for future knowledge building in sustainable
field education pedagogy and practice, this book will interest
university field education programs and industry field educators
internationally.