SOCW6510

Required Readings

Garthwait, C. L. (2017). The social work practicum: A guide and workbook for students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Chapter 2, “Implementing a Learning Plan” (pp. 12-27)

Gerdes, K. E., & Segal, E. (2011). Importance of empathy for social work practice: Integrating new science. Social Work, 56(2), 141–148.

Murdach, A. D. (2011). What happened to self-determination? Social Work, 56(4), 371–373.

Optional Resources

Click this link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program:
MSW home page

Refer to 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 potential challenges for engagement in your field education experience
• An explanation of personal action plans you might take to address engagement in your field education experience