Innovative Approaches in Social Work Education: Exploring Strategies to Enhance Learning and Practice Preparation

Bhavya. P; M.P Somashekar

doi:10.55927/ijcs.v2i4.8877

Authors

Bhavya. P Commerce and Science Ooty Road Mysore-25
M.P Somashekar Commerce and Science Ooty Road Mysore-25

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/ijcs.v2i4.8877

Keywords:

Innovative Approaches, Teaching, Social Work, Strategies Learning, Practice Preparetion

Abstract

This paper explores innovative approaches to teaching in social work education aimed at enhancing both learning outcomes and practice preparation. Drawing upon a review of current literature and best practices in pedagogy, this study examines various strategies that have been implemented to enrich the educational experience for social work students. The article begins by outlining the challenges faced in traditional social work education models and underscores the need for creative teaching methodologies to better equip students for the complexities of contemporary social work practice. It then delves into several innovative approaches, including experiential learning techniques, technology integration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement initiatives. Each approach is examined in terms of its potential benefits and challenges, as well as its applicability to different learning environments and student populations

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Banks, S. (2018). Ethics and values in social work. Palgrave Macmillan.

Bogo, M. (2015). Achieving competence in social work through field education. Oxford University Press.

Carpenter, J., & Austin, M. J. (2017). Supervision as transformative learning for social work practice. Journal of Social Work Education, 53(3), 449-463.

Council on Social Work Education. (2015). Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. Retrieved from https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Accreditation/Accreditation-Process/2015-EPAS/2015EPASandGlossary.pdf.aspx

Delaney, R. (2017). Social work education in Europe: Towards 2025. European Journal of Social Work, 20(1), 4-15.

Gibbs, P., & Gray, M. (2018). Evidence-based practice for social workers: An interdisciplinary approach. Sage.

Healy, L. M. (2014). International social work: Professional action in an interdependent world. Oxford University Press.

Hepworth, D. H., Rooney, R. H., Rooney, G. D., & Strom-Gottfried, K. (2016). Direct social work practice: Theory and skills. Cengage Learning.

McNutt, J. G., & Johnson, Y. M. (2018). The use of online education in social work: A mixed-method exploration of practice and learning outcomes. Journal of Social Work Education, 54(1), 112-125.

Reamer, F. G. (2018). Social work values and ethics. Columbia University Press.

Ruch, G., Turney, D., & Ward, A. (2010). Relationship-based social work: Getting to the heart of practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Saleebey, D. (Ed.). (2018). The strengths perspective in social work practice. Pearson.

Zastrow, C. H., & Kirst-Ashman, K. K. (2019). Understanding human behavior and the social environment. Cengage Learning.

National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English

Teater, B. (2019). An introduction to applying social work theories and methods. McGraw-Hill Education.