Learning Resources
Required Readings
Birkenmaier, J., & Berg-Weger, M. (2018). The practicum companion for social work: Integrating class and fieldwork (4th ed.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Chapter 2, Socialization into the Social Work Profession (pp. 34-61)
Gerdes, K. E., & Segal, E. (2011). Importance of empathy for social work practice: Integrating new science. Social Work, 56(2), 141“148
Murdach, A. D. (2011). What happened to self-determination? Social Work, 56(4), 371“373.
Optional Resources
Click the following link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program:
MSW home page
Assignment 1: Week 2 Blog
Refer to the topics covered in this weeks resources and incorporate them into your blog.
By Day 3
Post a blog post that includes:

An explanation of potential challenges for engagement in field education experience
An explanation of personal action plans you might take to address engagement in your field education experience