Studying for your social work degree by Hilary Walker

By Hilary Walker

This fully-revised re-creation appears to be like at how scholars could make the main from their time learning at the social paintings measure. targeting all the 3 years of research, the writer skilfully unpicks the serious pondering, mirrored image and learn abilities crucial for the crowning glory of the measure. There are sections on independent studying, writing academically, conversation talents and constructing serious research and argument. This moment variation has additional info on how scholars research, what makes for excellence in social paintings examine, and the way scholars can effectively combine their abilities with their perform.

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Do I need theories from sociology – which could help explain the relationship between the individual and their social context? Are there aspects of social policy or law which might help to explain aspects of this situation? A. From psychology, the ‘stages of loss’ theory might help to understand William’s anger. , 2006; Weinstein, 2008). In relation to loss and disability the stages are said to be shock, denial, anger and depression (Oliver and Sapey, 2006). Currently William is experiencing significant losses – of one limb, partial use of another, his role and employment as a teacher and his identity as a physically active man.

How well do the theories I have identified help to explain what is going on here? How has it helped my understanding to have used theory to explain these issues? A. William’s anger might be understood as a normal stage which he will need to go through before he adjusts to his situation rather than his being dissatisfied with you and your work with him. Understanding William’s anger as a stage might mean you could appreciate that this anger may not be a permanent feature of William’s personality.

They are well educated. ● They are usually middle class and white. ● They know other professionals and are respected by them. ● They know lots of useful information about how to access services. The main attributes of power are that it can: ● make things happen; ● be used for good but this is not necessarily the case – it can be used against people; ● be linked to status; ● be about individual personality. This helps us to define the concept of power as the ability to do or to act: the exercise of authority, influence or control.

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