Quiz pt 4

Question 1

Transformative journeys

Answer 1

being prepared for the possibility of personal, professional, political transformation

through work with:
- Different issues
- Learning about people’s experiences
- Learning about ourselves

Transformative journeys is working towards Self Actualization

Question 2

Biographical routes into social work

Answer 2

Service user route
Personal carer route
Citizen route

Question 3

Readiness to practice

Answer 3

Having knowledge, skills, characteristics, abilities to enter social work field

Being ready to practice ethically with competence

Readiness vs non readiness for practice

Question 4

Field instructors expectations of BSW students readiness to practice

Answer 4

Communication skills are key.

• Capacity to be “critical minded” and “analytical”
• Seen to be helpful in communication, making a plan of action, writing reports
• One thing to get information, but now what?

Question 5

Desirable attributes

Answer 5

Autonomy
Flexibility
Openness
Curiosity
Maturity
Confidence