Studying for Your Social Work Degree

If you are embarking on a university social work degree the books in this series will help you acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and strategies you need to achieve your goals. They provide support in all areas important for university study, including institutional and disciplinary policy and practice, self-management, and research and communication. Tasks and activities are designed to foster aspects of learning which are valued in higher education, including learner autonomy and critical thinking, and to guide you towards reflective practice in your study and work life. Studying for your Social Work Degree provides you with a sound knowledge and understanding of: the structure and culture of HE, and how social work fits into it;what to expect, and what will be expected of you, as a university student;teaching and assessment methods within nursing, so that you can perform to the best of your ability in an academic environment;how to manage your social work studies in an effective way and make the most of the resources available to you.