Implementing the Generalist Model in Practice

Abstract

Through a study of field tasks performed by MSW foundation students, the authors show an empirical relationship to the Gener-alist model of practice. Secondarily, the paper explores whether practice under managed care should be used to inform curriculum or whether standards embedded in curriculum should be used to influence current practice. Implications for student learning in field and classroom are discussed.

Key Words:

• Generalist practice
• field instruction
• curriculum
• best practice
• managed care
• field activities