Why an Understanding of Social Work and Counselling Theory for Educators in Higher Education: An Exploration of How Theories which Underpin Social Work and Counselling Can Be Invaluable for Lecturers and Tutors in a University Setting

Abstract

The author has come to believe that the greatest assistance to his pedagogic approach are provided by key theoretical approaches in social work and counselling. This paper explores how a range of theories have proved invaluable in engaging students and assisting their self-belief. The study shows how the author utilises the ideas of the following theoretical ideas to support his teaching and tutoring: Person centred approach/Compassion focused approach/Action learning/Human Givens approach/Solution focused approach/Cognitive theory/Task centred approach.

Presenters

Gavin Jinks
Senior Lecturer, Social and Community Studies, University of Derby, United Kingdom

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Learning in Higher Education

KEYWORDS

PEDAGOGY, PERSON-CENTRED, SOLUTION FOCUSED, METAPHOR, STUDENT SELF-BELIEF, COMPASSION