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Theory and Practice in Social Work: Engaging Exercises for Student Learning

This resource provides innovative and interactive exercises to support social work students in bridging theory and practice. Designed for individual or group use, the activities foster confidence, exploration of theories, and practical application. The cards facilitate discussions, reflections, and critical thinking, enhancing learning experiences and promoting collaboration. Developed based on learning theories and principles, they serve as versatile tools for supervision, training, and self-reflection. Stay engaged, build knowledge, and boost skills with these creative activities!

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Theory and Practice in Social Work: Engaging Exercises for Student Learning

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  1. Developing creative approaches to supporting students with theory and practice Siobhan Maclean 2015

  2. REDUCING THE FEAR FACTOR

  3. Ask a student (or even a social worker!) “what theory are you using there?”

  4. I’ve forgotten it all I don’t use it – I’m so busy The student will know more than me Practice educators concerns about theory and practice

  5. Facilitating a student’s learning about practice • Be confident • Be honest • Belt and braces approach • “Deep not surface”

  6. Social work theory cards I wanted to develop something which both practice educators and students would find useful as a supervision tool. Built on a number of learning theories and principles: Visual and tactile experience

  7. KOLB’S CYCLEExperiential Learning

  8. Exercises and uses Designed for: • One to one exercises in supervision • Group exercises in group supervision / training We are getting feedback that they are also being used for: • Individual reflection / refresher • Team meetings / peer reflection • Team “theory of the week” slots

  9. Exercise suggestions • Confidence piles • Opening up theory discussions • Developing / constructing groups or themes • Theory or model? • Matching theories and models • Linking action to theory with theory circles • The three Cs: compliments, conflicts and contradictions • Developing critiques • Developing new cards

  10. Exercise suggestions cont… • Reality TV: I’ve used that theory get me out of here! Britain's Next Top Theory. Come Theorise with me. The Great Social Work Bake off! • Name that Tune • Guess the Theory: Yes / No options or charades or pictionary • Snap

  11. THEORY PICTIONARY THEORY CHARADES

  12. CRITICAL APPROACHES? GUESS THE THEORY

  13. PREPARATION FOR “NAME THAT TUNE”

  14. Active experimentation: Giving it a GO Creativity is learning!

  15. Reflective observation….. • Surprises • Satisfactions • Dissatisfactions • Learning University of York (2000)

  16. Siobhan Maclean Kirwin Maclean Associates www.kirwinmaclean.com enquiries@kirwinmaclean.com @SiobhanMaclean

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