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Helping children, disabled people, the unemployed, the elderly or
homeless people can be inspiring work. However you can only help
other people effectively if you understand your role clearly and
know how to navigate the organisation in which you work.
Professional Practice in Human Service Organisations examines what
it means to be a professional in human service work, and how to
develop excellence in professional practice. Making explicit what
is often held as tacit knowledge in day to day practice, the
authors explain the dynamics of human service organisations. They
outline the challenges worker can face in caring for vulnerable
people while at the same time fulfilling expectations of management
and funding bodies. They explain the importance of understanding
the complex networks of service delivery systems, including the
role of information technology. They also examine how workers can
maintain professional relations with clients, colleagues and other
workers by developing skills in advocacy and in handling conflict,
complaints and ethical dilemmas. Professional Practice in Human
Service Organisations is essential reading for practitioners new to
roles in social work, community work, youth work and related
fields.
Helping children, disabled people, the unemployed, the elderly or
homeless people can be inspiring work. However you can only help
other people effectively if you understand your role clearly and
know how to navigate the organisation in which you work.
Professional Practice in Human Service Organisations examines what
it means to be a professional in human service work, and how to
develop excellence in professional practice...Making explicit what
is often held as tacit knowledge in day to day practice, the
authors explain the dynamics of human service organisations. They
outline the challenges worker can face in caring for vulnerable
people while at the same time fulfilling expectations of management
and funding bodies. They explain the importance of understanding
the complex networks of service delivery systems, including the
role of information technology. They also examine how workers can
maintain professional relations with clients, colleagues and other
workers by developing skills in advocacy and in handling conflict,
complaints and ethical dilemmas...Professional Practice in Human
Service Organisations is essential reading for practitioners new to
roles in social work, community work, youth work and related
fields.
This book presents a duoethnographic exploration and narrative
account of what it means to be a teacher educator today. Adopting a
narrative approach, the book presents different personal, political
and institutional perspectives to interrogate common challenges
facing teacher education and teacher educators today. In addition,
the book compares and contrasts the teacher education landscapes in
Australia and the UK and addresses a broad range of topics,
including the autobiographical nature of teacher educators' work,
the value of learning from experience, the importance of
collegiality and collaboration in learning to become a teacher
educator, and the intersection of the personal, professional and
political in the development of teacher educator pedagogies and
research agendas. Each chapter combines personal narratives and
research-based perspectives on the key dimensions of teacher
educators' work that can be found in the literature, including
self-study research. Readers will gain a better understanding of
the processes, influences and relationships that make being a
teacher educator both a challenging and rewarding career.
Accordingly, the book offers a valuable asset for university
leaders, experienced and beginning teacher educators, and
researchers interested in the professional learning and development
of teacher educators.
This book presents a duoethnographic exploration and narrative
account of what it means to be a teacher educator today. Adopting a
narrative approach, the book presents different personal, political
and institutional perspectives to interrogate common challenges
facing teacher education and teacher educators today. In addition,
the book compares and contrasts the teacher education landscapes in
Australia and the UK and addresses a broad range of topics,
including the autobiographical nature of teacher educators' work,
the value of learning from experience, the importance of
collegiality and collaboration in learning to become a teacher
educator, and the intersection of the personal, professional and
political in the development of teacher educator pedagogies and
research agendas. Each chapter combines personal narratives and
research-based perspectives on the key dimensions of teacher
educators' work that can be found in the literature, including
self-study research. Readers will gain a better understanding of
the processes, influences and relationships that make being a
teacher educator both a challenging and rewarding career.
Accordingly, the book offers a valuable asset for university
leaders, experienced and beginning teacher educators, and
researchers interested in the professional learning and development
of teacher educators.
Through a narrative inquiry approach, this book examines the
personal professional journeys of teacher educators who have
undertaken self studies, and/or researched the professional
development of teacher educators. The theme of the book is how
change, through professional transitions and transformations and
notably, through self study research, has shaped the professional
identities and practices of these teacher educators. Each chapter
is an exploration of how the author/s 'became' teacher educators in
relation to personal and/or professional transitions, such as
transitioning from teacher to teacher educator; moving between
different institutional and geographic contexts; or from changes in
philosophical, policy and/or pedagogical understandings over time.
Each narrative draws on the author's self study experience, and
develops their knowledge further by presenting the wisdom they have
gained over their career as teacher educators. The book concludes
with a discussion of the connections between the diverse
experiences of the authors, and what can be learned from their
accumulated wisdom about what is means to become a teacher educator
in a dynamic and ever-changing educational landscape.
Through a narrative inquiry approach, this book examines the
personal professional journeys of teacher educators who have
undertaken self studies, and/or researched the professional
development of teacher educators. The theme of the book is how
change, through professional transitions and transformations and
notably, through self study research, has shaped the professional
identities and practices of these teacher educators. Each chapter
is an exploration of how the author/s 'became' teacher educators in
relation to personal and/or professional transitions, such as
transitioning from teacher to teacher educator; moving between
different institutional and geographic contexts; or from changes in
philosophical, policy and/or pedagogical understandings over time.
Each narrative draws on the author's self study experience, and
develops their knowledge further by presenting the wisdom they have
gained over their career as teacher educators. The book concludes
with a discussion of the connections between the diverse
experiences of the authors, and what can be learned from their
accumulated wisdom about what is means to become a teacher educator
in a dynamic and ever-changing educational landscape.
Dragon Ice is a part of real life with a twist from the past and
we hope it will interest the young as well as the older folks. When
you start to read it you won't want to put it down, you will want
to read it from end to end. We hope you enjoy it, we did, writing
it for you all to enjoy.
Telect, Inc., a story of faith, family, and business; is an
inspiring story of the birth of a family-owned telecommunications
business. The company started with three employees, Bill, Judi, and
their son Wayne who was 18 years old at the time. Bill jokes that
they were the only people he could afford to hire. It was a family
affair from the very beginning. The book recounts many of their
experiences in the early days to passing the leadership baton on to
their son Wayne, and his experiences proving that he was the right
person for the job. The book takes you through Telect's amazing
growth in the late 90s, with operations in four countries and over
2,000 employees, to the telecom tumble in 2000. Bill and Judi took
their life experiences and built a company based on faith, hard
work, and dedication to their employees. There are many quotes
throughout the book from past and current employees that help you
feel and experience the corporate culture that is Telect's
foundation. Bill and Judi also share some of their childhood
experiences and amusing stories of their life in Alaska which gives
the reader a personal insight into this entrepreneurial family.
Finally, one program teaches students and adults what they can do
to prevent bullying! ""No Fishing Allowed"" is a violence
prevention program that addresses various elements of bullying
behaviors. Carol Gray, author and creator of the groundbreaking
""New Social Story Book"", is a pioneer in social skills education.
Judy Williams' extensive counseling experience complements Gray's
work. Together they produce an all-inclusive program. Through the
use of the Teacher Manual, Student Workbook, and an instructional
DVD for teachers, this program: emphasizes empowerment strategies
for all students who are affected by bully/target relationships;
provides teachers with information, ideas, and activities to
address bullying attempts and other unfriendly social interactions;
addresses topics such as peer conflict versus bullying attempts,
tattling versus reporting, word bullying, friendship bullying,
gender-specific bullying, anti-bullying strategies for witnesses,
and many more; supplies an in-depth annotated bibliography
consisting of numerous additional resources; and allows teachers to
organize efforts toward establishing peaceful, friendly, and
accepting learning environments for all students. In this DVD,
authors Carol Gray and Judy Williams present the program to a group
of students. The authors' presentations and the children's'
reactions will show educators how the program actually works. The
DVD is intended for teaching teachers more than for teaching
students, but teachers may decide to show different portions of the
DVD to students as well.
Finally, one program teaches students and adults what they can do
to prevent bullying! No Fishing Allowed is a violence prevention
program that addresses various elements of bullying behaviors.
Carol Gray, author and creator of the groundbreaking New Social
Story Book, is a pioneer in social skills education. Judy Williams'
extensive counseling experience complements Gray's work. Together
they produce an all-inclusive program. Through the use of the
Teacher Manual, Student Workbook, and an instructional DVD for
teachers.
Sooner or later, every business, association or organization will
want to hold a meeting, seminar or trade show outside their regular
offices. How do you find your way amongst the dizzying array of
hotels, meeting halls, meal guarantees, accommodations
arrangements, party packages, bar plans and billing procedures?
Author Judy Williams, a veteran hotel and meeting planner, will
guide you through the perils and pitfalls of organizing your event.
Whether it's your first or fiftieth time, she'll show you how to
make your seminar or meeting run smoothly and perfectly with a
minimum of expense, time and effort. How To Plan And Book Meetings
And Seminars includes: * Choosing a site * Making Lodging
Arrangements * Planning perfect parties, delicious meals, and
creative breaks * Audio-Visual equipment needs * Negotiating a
contract * Standard extras and special touches * Credit and billing
procedures * Staying on schedule and under budget * Special
meetings * Coping with last minute disasters Whatever kind of
events you plan - sales meetings, training seminars, awards
ceremonies, trade shows or business conferences - How to Plan and
Book Meetings and Seminars is the book you need to make them
enjoyable and successful. REVIEW: "This book should sit on every
businessperson's bookshelf. After all, who hasn't been called upon
to 'run a meeting'" - Business Marketing Magazine AUTHOR COMMENTS:
In addition to the comprehensive discussion on how to best plan and
book a seminar, this book contains forms and charts for setting up
meetings. Including "Site Inspection Report Form," "Booking
Entry/Room Reservation Form," "Room List Form," and more including
sample contracts used with hotel or meeting sites.
This book provides a unique insight into the learning experiences
of career change professionals in teacher education. Many studies
have provided a brief glimpse into the experiences of people making
a career change into teaching, but this book offers an in-depth
analysis of the day to day struggles and triumphs of a small group
of career change students studying teacher education in Australia.
This study locates teacher professional learning within a
sociocultural research paradigm, highlighting the importance of
social, cultural and institutional contexts in learning. Learning
to become a teacher is not merely the acquisition of a set of
technical skills and propositional knowledge, but a far more
complex personal struggle to construct a new professional identity.
This book uncovers some of the trials, tribulations and joys of
becoming a teacher for those who have already worked in other
careers. It examines the impact of previous career experiences on
the construction of a new professional identity as a teacher. This
process is discussed using the framework of learning within
communities of practice. Firstly, a broad-brush picture is
presented through analysis and discussion of extensive quantitative
data obtained via an on-line survey, after which a small group of
survey respondents provide a more nuanced exploration of their
experiences as student teachers. This is followed by three case
studies that delve more deeply into the experiences, frustrations
and joys of being an 'expert novice' in teacher education. These
case studies examine the stories of three career changers who
provide personal insights into what it is like to be an experienced
professional embarking on a new journey as a novice student
teacher.
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