Dr David Wilkins is a Senior Lecturer at the University of
Bedfordshire, UK. Dr Godfred Boahen is a Policy and Research
Officer at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), UK.
How can social workers develop their critical analysis skills? What
role does critical analysis play in the day-to-day activities of a
social worker? And can we critically analyse in isolation? The
ability to analyse contexts, scenarios and service users through a
critical lens is vital to effective social work practice. Despite
this, many social workers attempt to analyse situations alone,
missing marks of significance. This book, written by two senior
academics and practitioners who, at the time, were in the midst of
their PhDs, offers a basis step-by-step model that busy social
workers can use to develop a more critical and analytical mindset.
It shows how analysis can be woven throughout the whole process of
social work engagement, resulting in more effective
decision-making, more efficient ways of working and, ultimately,
better outcomes for social work service users. This is achieved by
ways of handy tools, case studies and dilemmas, research summaries,
and exercises and reflections points to tackle alone or with a
colleague. Topics covered include: What analysis is, and why it is
such an important skill in social work practice. The skills that
underpin critical analysis, such as time management, planning,
critical understanding, logical thinking, research-mindedness,
creativity, communication, reflection and hypothesising. The role
of emotion and intuition in critical analysis. The importance of
supervision and team or supervised analysis. *** This book forms
part of the Social Work Skills in Practice series. The series
focuses on key social work skills required for working with
children and adult service users, families and carers. The books
offer both theoretical and evidence-informed knowledge, alongside
the application of skills relevant for day-to-day social work
practice. They are an invaluable resource for pre-qualifying
students, newly-qualified social workers, academics teaching and
researching in the field, as well as social work practitioners,
including practice educators, pursuing continuous professional
development. *** "A timely and appropriate post-Munro book for
social workers at all levels of experience. The chapter on emotion,
intuition and critical analysis is a particularly welcome addition
to the subject. A really useful book." Dr Jane Reeves, Director of
Studies, M.A. Child Protection, Co-Director Centre for Child
Protection, University of Kent, UK
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