A Study of Common Dimensions of Social Work Practice in Field Instruction

Abstract

{This study of the content of field instruction at one U.S. school of social work is focused on utilization of methods, selection of targets for change and exposure to social problem areas. Findings indicated that students used a range of methods in all placements. There was an underlying order to the range of methods and targets chosen and considerable agreement among field instructors on this range. Findings are discussed in relation to education for social work practice.]