Journal of Practice Teaching & Learning in Health and Social Work
The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning in Health and Social Work* covers all aspects of practice teaching ('field education') in workplace settings in health and social work. It also considers the policy context, and the changing expectations of service users, Government and the public. Material is practically relevant to what practitioners, managers and educators actually do in health, social work and social care. A main theme is the effectiveness of training and education as preparation for work in these fields.
The Journal will interest anyone aiming for excellence in practice teaching and field education:
Seminar on Practice Teaching in Ireland, 14th December 2023 This seminar looked the lessons from work reported in two special Issues of the Journal on 'Practice Learning across Ireland' – the largest special we have ever published. The four keynote presentations from the seminar are now available below.
Free webinars on Writing for Publication for the Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work
A recording is available of the first webinar in our series: Writing for the Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning. This covered all aspects of writing for the Journal. (See below).
A presentation on Reviewing for the Journal, and Notes for Reviewers are available below.
If you would like to review for the Journal, please contact us on enquiries@whitingbirch.net.
(* Previous title The Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work. Current print ISSN 1759-5150, previous print ISSN 1460-6690)
The Journal will interest anyone aiming for excellence in practice teaching and field education:
- Trainers and educators
- Managers
- Policy makers
- Personnel and staff development specialists.
Seminar: Peer reviewing for academic journals
Booking is now open HERE for our Zoom seminar on peer reviewing at 4:00pm UK time on 15th June 2026.
Scholarly publishing is a community effort which cannot function without the support of competent peer reviewers. An understanding of the review process is also essential for authors and current and aspiring editorial board members and editors. The seminar will be led by Dr Mark Doel. Places are limited, so early booking is advised.
Places are limited, so early booking is advised. Use this link to book through Eventbrite.
Author guidelines are available for download below. More information for authors is available through the 'For authors and reviewers' tab above. Authors should submit papers here.
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Previous eventsBooking is now open HERE for our Zoom seminar on peer reviewing at 4:00pm UK time on 15th June 2026.
Scholarly publishing is a community effort which cannot function without the support of competent peer reviewers. An understanding of the review process is also essential for authors and current and aspiring editorial board members and editors. The seminar will be led by Dr Mark Doel. Places are limited, so early booking is advised.
Places are limited, so early booking is advised. Use this link to book through Eventbrite.
Author guidelines are available for download below. More information for authors is available through the 'For authors and reviewers' tab above. Authors should submit papers here.
Bluesky Our main social media channel will be Bluesky from now on. Follow our latest news at @whitingbirch.bsky.social
Seminar on Practice Teaching in Ireland, 14th December 2023 This seminar looked the lessons from work reported in two special Issues of the Journal on 'Practice Learning across Ireland' – the largest special we have ever published. The four keynote presentations from the seminar are now available below.
Free webinars on Writing for Publication for the Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work
A recording is available of the first webinar in our series: Writing for the Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning. This covered all aspects of writing for the Journal. (See below).
A presentation on Reviewing for the Journal, and Notes for Reviewers are available below.
If you would like to review for the Journal, please contact us on enquiries@whitingbirch.net.
(* Previous title The Journal of Practice Teaching in Health and Social Work. Current print ISSN 1759-5150, previous print ISSN 1460-6690)
WRITING AND REVIEWING FOR THE JOURNAL
Information for authors on submission to the Journal
Reviewing for the Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning
Additional notes for reviewers
Presentation on Writing for publication in the Journal of Practice Teaching and Health
Presentation on Reviewing for the Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning
Information for authors on submission to the Journal
Reviewing for the Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning
Additional notes for reviewers
Presentation on Writing for publication in the Journal of Practice Teaching and Health
Presentation on Reviewing for the Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning
PRESENTATIONS FROM THE SEMINAR ON PRACTICE TEACHING AND LEARNING ACROSS IRELAND
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EDITOR
Professor Prospera Tedam (SFHEA) Professor of Social Work, School of Social Policy, Social Work, and Social Justice, University College Dublin
DEPUTY EDITOR (HEALTH AND AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES)
Helena Low Independent Consultant in Interprofessional Education
DEPUTY EDITOR (REVIEWS)
Jenny Peddar NOPT (National Organisation for Practice Teaching)
EDITORIAL BOARD
Professor Prospera Tedam (SFHEA) Professor of Social Work, School of Social Policy, Social Work, and Social Justice, University College Dublin
DEPUTY EDITOR (HEALTH AND AND INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES)
Helena Low Independent Consultant in Interprofessional Education
DEPUTY EDITOR (REVIEWS)
Jenny Peddar NOPT (National Organisation for Practice Teaching)
EDITORIAL BOARD
- Professor Mark Doel Emeritus Research Professor of Social Work, Sheffield Hallam University
- Lyn Dorney BSW Team Member, Dept of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork
- Professor Jo Finch Professor in Post Graduate Research, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Suffolk (Editor Emeritus)
- Dr Erna O'Connor Assistant Professor in Social Work, and Director of Teaching and Learning, Postgraduate School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College, Dublin
- Professor Jonathan Parker Associate Dean of Social and Community Work and Director of the Centre for Social Work and Social Policy, Bournemouth University (Editor Emeritus)
- Sue Rourke Associate Head (Academic), School of Health and Care Professions, University of Portsmouth
- Dr Dale Sheehan Retired. Formerly Coordinator of Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Teaching and Supervision, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Dr Michael Sy Senior Researcher, Institute of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Sciences, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Zurich, Switzerland
Articles, Practice Notes, and Reviews to be considered for publication should be submitted through our online manuscript processing system here.
Questions about editorial issues should be directed to the Editors editors@jptl.co.uk
'Technical' questions about the submission system should be directed to the Publisher: enquiries@whitingbirch.net
More information about requirements for articles etc can be found here.
Questions about editorial issues should be directed to the Editors editors@jptl.co.uk
'Technical' questions about the submission system should be directed to the Publisher: enquiries@whitingbirch.net
More information about requirements for articles etc can be found here.
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