Making Theory in Practice Explicit: Turning Abstract Theories into Usable Frameworks
摘要
Students can find it hard to see the connections between the theory and the practice. This activity makes the link between these abstract ideas and real life, giving students a taste of how theory can inform their developing social work practice. We have used the activity described in this chapter to highlight the use of theory in understanding a client’s situation, developing intervention plans and demonstrating critical reflection in action. It is also an excellent activity by which to compare the effect of different theoretical perspectives. By choosing a particular theoretical frame and then role-playing a conversation between a worker and client students are quickly able to grasp how theory informs practice. As the conversation unfolds, they witness the choices a practitioner makes, are invited to contribute to the process, and hear reflective practice in action.