Social Work and Human Development: (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)

It is necessary for social work students to understand fully how people develop and how the different stages of life, from birth to older adulthood, require them to use different skills and approaches. Covering all stages of the life course, this essential guide looks at the ways in which people develop before birth, as babies and children, through to adolescence and on to young, middle and older adulthood. With this knowledge embedded, social workers are able to establish and maintain effective partnerships with both service users and other professionals.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Understanding Human Development Through the Life Course An Introduction to Theoretical Models for Understanding Human Life Course Development Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Infants, Young Children and Their Families Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Older Children and Their Families Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Adolescents Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Adults Using Life Course Development Knowledge in Social Work Practice with Older Adults Conclusion

About the Author :
Karin Crawford is a Principal Teaching Fellow in the School of Health and Social Care and Director of Teaching and Learning for the Faculty of Health, Life and Social Sciences at the University of Lincoln. Janet Walker is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Lincoln. She has a particular interest in the development of social care training, having managed local authority social services training prior to joining the University. Janet also has considerable experience of working in children′s services as a social worker and a manager.

Review :
"An excellent, balanced introduction to key themes both sociological and psychological - one of the bext introductory books in this area"- Teaching Fellow, University of Leeds This is a core text for this module, and extremely helpful to students. I am in the process of using this book on a new BSc Social Work course: the book appears well suited to this, being both accessible and reasonably broad in scope. For students in their first year of, what can be, a very challenging qualification, I feel that this text will provide them with a sound theoretical foundation, which they can naturally build upon; both academically and practically. Would have liked to have seen more behavioural theories and approaches. Well applied to different areas of social work. Dislike - more weight on children & families. A great resource. Very well written and structured. This book is much needed addition to the developments within social work which reflect current Environment Guidence. Good basic text which will help students to develop an understanding of how human development impacts social care/work. Easy to read and well structured. This is one of the most essential texts we draw on in working with children and families. Great to have 3rd Edition. ASPIRE model central to the way we work. I have used this very approachable book with Level 3 students who are looking to work in the social care sector with a cross section of client groups. Good examples and group activites - clear and detailed for new students- a recommended read Will be of good use to BA students. an excellent text- a must for social work students in terms of the knowledge base they require re human development across the life span Excellent publication, informative, easy to follow, a good beginner′s guide to the topic area. Could have been better re- culturally sensitive practice/thinking. The understanding of human growth and development throughout the life span is central to all areas of social work practice. Having taught on a number of modules within the social work degree programme I have quoted from this book on a number of occasions. Again the book is well written and planned and has been a useful addition to my own development in understanding the link from human development to social work practice when teaching on the social work degree.