Learning Resources
Required Readings
Birkenmaier, J., & Berg-Weger, M. (2018). The practicum companion for social work: Integrating class and fieldwork (4th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Chapter 1, “Getting Started on Your Social Work Practice Career” (pp. 5–32)
Chapter 2, “Socialization into the Social Work Profession” (pp. 34-61)
Required Media
Laureate Education. (Producer). (2013g). The role of the intern [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu
Note: This audio introduction is located in the “Introduction and Objectives” section. The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minute.
Assignment 2: Self-Assessment
The ability to demonstrate social work practice skills is a key component of any social work field education experience. As you demonstrate social work practice skills in your field education experience, you will develop your professional identity as a future social worker.
For this Assignment, reflect on your personal and professional goals or objectives that you hope to achieve by participating in this course.
The Assignment (1–2 pages):
- Identify and describe your personal professional goals and objectives within the parameters of the field education experience.
- Explain how your personal professional goals and objectives that you identified might be reflected in your agency learning agreement.