What I can do, and what I need to learn

Prior to starting the field education placement, I assessed my capabilities, strengths and limitations to gain a more thorough understanding of what skills I needed to learn, or information I am required to know, that will further my development and future practice as a Social Worker. Then after starting this fieldwork placement I was able to turn these requirements into learning goals and objectives, relevant to the environment that I have found my...

Self Reflections

At the begining of the placement my initial emotions were ones of expectancy, fear of the unknown and excitement. I was enthusiastic to engage in this new chapter of my social work journey while at the same time unsure of the agencies expectations and my own abilities. during my placement I have participated in numerous learning opportunities, which have included:

• Assisted a facilitator in presenting workshops to older people in the community
• Attended a therapeu...