Pat Le Riche, Karen Tanner

Observation and Its Application to Social Work

Rather Like Breathing

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Observation helps social workers and students to reflect upon situations before intervening. The Tavistock Model of Observation, which is informed by psychoanalytic ideas (especially those of Klein and Bion) is the starting point of this general book on the role of observation in social work. Karen Tanner and Pat Le Riche have brought together a range of contributions from practitioners and social work academics in order to discuss the application of ideas about observation to social work education and practice. While the Tavistock Model remains influential, the writers draw on material from a number of other disciplines, such as behavioural ethnography, psychology and critical social policy, on observation and social work. The central theme of the book is that of power relations. The authors focus on power in relation to the process of observation, and how observation can be used to counteract oppressive and dehumanising practices. Clearly and perceptively written, the book develops the debate on the purposes of observation and provides an overview of current practice. It will be of use to students and professionals alike.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 1998
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 281mm x 80mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9781853026300
• ISBN-10: 1853026301
• Artikelnr.: 21206124

Autorenporträt

Pat Le Riche has worked in a range of statutory and voluntary agencies. Her particular research interests are social work with older women and developments in community care. Both authors are lecturers in social work at Goldsmiths College, University of London. Karen Tanner has practice experience in child protection and has worked with children with life-threatening illnesses. She has direct experience of child observation and co-ordinates teaching in this area on a range of teaching programmes.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Karen Tanner
Goldsmiths College. 1. The Dimensions of Observation: Objective Reality or Subjective Interpretation? Pat Le Riche
Goldsmiths College. 2. Towards an Equality Model: Observation through a Power Lens
Karen Tanner
Goldsmiths College. 3. Practice Teaching: The Use of Observation by Practice Assessors and Practice Teachers
Kate Leonard
South Bank University. 4. Observing the Unthinkable in Residential Care for Children
John Simmonds. 5. Beyond the Bureau-Professional: Observation Study as a Vehicle for Inter-Professional Learning and User-Centred Practice in Community Care
Marilyn Pietroni
University of Westminster. 6. Holding a Mirror to the Institution: Observation and the Training of Approved Social Workers
Hazelanne Lewis
Hertfordshire Social Services. 7. Observing Management: The Contribution of Observation to Management in the Personal Social Services
Patricia Kearney
National Institute of Social Work. 8. The Observer as Participant: The Role of Observation in Systematic Couple and Family Therapy
Moira Doolan. Conclusion
Pat Le Riche
Goldsmiths College.