The practice educator's handbook

Chapter 1: Practice educators and work-based learning; Part One Domain A: Work with others to organise an effective working environment; Chapter 2: Managing learning: taking a partnership approach; Chapter 3: Effective planning and preparation (Element 1); Chapter 4: Organising learning (Elements 2–7); Part Two Domain B: Teaching, facilitating and supporting learning and professional development in practice; Chapter 5: Understanding learners; Chapter 6: Developing learning objectives; Chapter 7: Considering learning theories; Chapter 8: Designing learning opportunities; Part Three Domain C: Manage the fair and transparent assessment of students in practice; Chapter 9: Understanding the assessment of social work practice; Chapter 10: The assessment process; Chapter 11: Assessment methods and their use in the workplace; Part Four: Applying learning from Domains A–C to address challenging practice situations; Chapter 12: Applying learning from Domains A–C to develop an effective supervisory relationship; Chapter 13: Applying learning from Domains A–C to support the development of resilience in learners; Chapter 14: Applying learning from Domains A–C when working in marginal or failing placements; Part 5 Domain D: Developing knowledge and continuing performance as a practice educator; Chapter 15: Continuing learning and development;

Practice education has never had a more important role in the development and delivery of quality social work practice. Updated to include the BASW refreshed (2019) Practice Educator Professional Standards, this Fifth Edition provides step-by-step guidance and support to those undertaking practice educator awards and to those new to the practice education role.