Chapter 10 Training and academic fieldwork for social services_Ubuntu in Social and Development Services – A Comprehensive Guide

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CHAPTER 10 Training and academic fieldwork for social services 
Introduction 283
Objectives of this chapter 283
Skills and competencies addressed in this chapter 284
Theories of education and training 284
Different levels of training 288
Family and community training and socialisation 288
Primary and secondary education 288
Tertiary training 289
Components of tertiary training 290
Key aspects when developing a syllabus 291
Continuous professional development (CPD) 292
Domains of training in social and development services 293
Assessing training 294
Becoming a published author 298
Social services journals and other publications in Africa 299
Fieldwork 302
Process of fieldwork 305
Common mistakes in training and fieldwork 309
Guidance: Using Ubuntu in training and academic fieldwork 309
Summary 310
Further and advanced knowledge 310
Questions for in-class assessments and examinations 311
Potential questions for research 311
Fieldwork ideas 312
Key terms and their meanings 313
References and recommended readings 318