Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students (Achieving a Health and Social Care Foundation Degree Series): A Guide for Students on Foundation Degree and Access Courses

Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students (Achieving a Health and Social Care Foundation Degree Series): A Guide for Students on Foundation Degree and Access Courses

by James Reid (Author), Juliette Oko (Author)

Synopsis

Many students on Health and Social Care Foundation Degree and Access courses struggle with the academic expectations required of them at this level. This book is written to support such students in adapting to self-directed study, understand the assessment process and how they can make the most of their learning opportunities. The authors also cover practicalities such as avoiding plagiarism, using their studies to become a reflective practitioner, and understanding the benefit of research and critical thinking. More than a generic study guide, this book is practice-based and will be of great benefit to health and social care students.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 120
Edition: 1
Publisher: Learning Matters
Published: 22 Jun 2012

ISBN 10: 0857258052
ISBN 13: 9780857258052

Author Bio
Juliette Oko is a senior lecturer at the University of Teesside and is the course leader for the social work degree programme. Her research interests include social work theory and practice and reflective practice. Prior to her academic career, she worked as a qualified social worker in the field of adult services and mental health and in children and families social work. James Reid is a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield where he teaches on the Childhood Studies and other programmes. Born in Belfast, he studied social work in Durham before working as a social worker and social work manager in Essex. He has nine years experience in higher education.