So from there, we all spent a lot of time talking together about our own practice, learning about what each other does, and the theoretical and practical sides of it, but all the while relating this back to the main concept, trying to find a common dialogue, exploring the things that interested us and discussing our different viewpoints on the subject.
They also report consistent problems while on their placements for practice learning.
That's the absolute crux of the practice, learning to be at ease with pleasure and pain.
Claudia Megele (@ClaudiaMegele) is a senior lecturer and CPD/PQ programme leader at Middlesex University and head of practice learning at Enfield council.
Most social work academics work directly with students and placement providers, supporting students through their practice learning as well as in their academic work.
At least it's good practice learning to type on the awkward wireless keyboard, which resembles a prop from "Honey, I Shrunk the Computer".
The other main advantage is the opportunity to build a community of practice, learning from the experiences of those outside one's silo and sharing best practice.
These measures – which include a new inspection regime as well as initiatives to promote best practice learning between social workers – also point to the fact there are good ways and bad ways to fail.
Graduate students studying nonprofit management at the Wagner School of Public Service at New York University have the opportunity to undergo intense self-reflection on their own family roles and the connection to their roles at work through a course entitled: Reflective Practice: Learning from Work.
