Disclosure of Student Status in Agencies: Do We Still Have a Secret?

1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaclyn Miller ◽  
Mary K. Rodwell
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Field Instruction ◽  
Field Instructors ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Msw Students ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Schools Of Social Work

This study is about current practice regarding identification of student status in agencies where BSW and MSW students are placed for their field instruction experience. Agency administrators and field instructors responded to questions regarding student title designation during the practicum, the degree to which students are identified as students to clients and other community professionals, and their perceptions of current practice of identifying students and of what the practice ought to be. The impact of the disclosure of student status on clients and its implications for agencies, field instructors, and schools of social work are drawn from quantitative data and a qualitative analysis of data on the advantages and disadvantages of disclosure.

Recreational Drumming: A Creative Arts Intervention Strategy for Social Work Teaching and Practice

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Maschi ◽  
Carolyn Bradley
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Intervention Strategy ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Stress Energy ◽  
Msw Students ◽  
Interpersonal Connectedness ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
The Impact

Recreational music-making has been shown to decrease stress and increase feelings of well-being and empowerment among diverse groups. This study examined the impact of recreational drumming among social work students on measures of well-being, empowerment, and connectedness. It used a pretest-posttest design to evaluate outcomes among a sample of 31 participants in the 2-hour I–We Rhythm Program for recreational drumming. Results of paired t-test analyses revealed significant differences in levels of stress, energy, and feelings of empowerment and community. Using this creative-arts intervention can be an effective self-care strategy for BSW and MSW students, practitioners, and/or clients in educational or agency-based settings to increase feelings of well-being and interpersonal connectedness, which, in turn, may help to increase effectiveness in practice.

Poverty and education in Scotland: reality and response

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-86
Author(s):  
Stephen J. McKinney ◽  
Stuart Hall ◽  
Kevin Lowden
Keyword(s):  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Child Poverty ◽  
School Education ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Measurement Of Poverty

The aim of this chapter is to critically examine child poverty and the impact of child poverty on school education in contemporary Scotland and the reactions and responses to this impact on school education by official bodies and groups. The chapter maps out the levels of poverty in Scotland, the different approaches to the measurement of poverty and the nature and extent of child poverty. There is a critical analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the current practice in the measurement of poverty and there is a discussion on the evidence focused on the impact of child poverty on school education. Finally, the chapter explores some of the responses and interventions that have been introduced and the ongoing debates about the effectiveness of these interventions.

Does Slow and Steady Win the Race? The Impact of Block versus Concurrent Field on BSW Students' Professional Development and Emotional Well-Being

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 203-217
Author(s):  
Matthew T. Theriot ◽  
Toni K. Johnson ◽  
Mary Mulvaney ◽  
Jane A. Kretzschmar
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Field Instructors ◽  
Field Placements ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
The Impact

Despite their immense popularity and widespread implementation, research has yet to compare block and concurrent models of field. In filling this gap in the literature, this study evaluates the impact of each model on undergraduate social work students' professional development and emotional well-being. Sixty-eight students in BSW field placements at one large university participated in this study. Students were able to select which model of field to undertake, and, in general, most students selected block field placements because they wanted to graduate early. Conversely, students in concurrent field reported having more obligations outside of field, including family and other employment. Utilizing data collected from students and their field instructors, statistical analyses showed no differences in measures of professional competence, depression, assertiveness, or self-esteem between students in the two field models. In light of such findings, the authors discuss the implications of this study for social work programs and outline suggestions for future research.

scholarly journals Optimization of Image Quality in Paediatric Computed Tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angjelina Protik
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Ct Image ◽  
Contrast Resolution ◽  
Diagnostic Quality ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Phantom Studies ◽  
Ct Image Quality ◽  
The Impact

In this study the effects of ASIR™ and collimation on CT image quality (IQ) parameters were quantified. Catphan®600 phantom studies were performed on a GE HD750 64-slice scanner to investigate the impact of collimation 0.625mm vs. 5mm on the overall IQ. For noise and dose reduction ASIR™ was tested on 0.625mm collimation. The varying %ASIR™, scanned at 150mA and variable kVp and 50% ASIR™ compared to FBP on wide kVp/mA range was used. Image noise, CT# accuracy and uniformity, spatial and contrast resolution, MTF, CNR and Wiener spectrum analysis were performed on 0.625mmAX slices, 5mmAXMPR and 2mmCORMPR. Incremental advantages and disadvantages were seen with stepwise increase in %ASIR™. The 50% ASIR™ was found to be optimal blend for diagnostic quality and has potential for dose reduction in paediatric CT. This quantitative data could be used to design ASIR™-enhanced protocols with consideration of diagnostic task, balancing image quality and radiation dose.

scholarly journals Trends in the Development of the External Environment of Entrepreneurship in the Republic of Kazakhstan

2020 ◽  
pp. 55-67
Author(s):  
Olga Mishulina ◽  
Galina Panina ◽  
Natalya Baranova ◽  
Natalya Gorelova
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
External Environment ◽  
The State ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

This article is devoted to the impact of the external environment on the development of entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. The aim of the study is to identify current trends in the external environment of indirect effects on entrepreneurship based on the quantitative and qualitative analysis. The authors analyze strengths and weaknesses of small and medium enterprises, contribution of this sector to the development of the economy of Kazakhstan. The paper reveals advantages and disadvantages of the state and integration subsystem of the external environment of entrepreneurship, providing financial and non-financial support measures that are factors of sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan. The authors use the data of the Committee on Statistics of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, annual reports of “Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund” JSC. Methods of scientific knowledge, comparison, analysis, and systematic approach are applied as the main research methods. The main result of the study is formulating modern trends in the state and development of the external environment of entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan. Unfavorable trends identified by the authors will help substantiate the main directions of increasing the efficiency of small and medium enterprises. Based on the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the state and integrated subsystem of the external environment of entrepreneurship, the authors draw conclusions about its impact on the state and development of small and medium enterprises.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Title IV-E Program on Perceived Practice Skills for Child Welfare Students: A Review of Five MSW Cohorts

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 474-489
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Jane Greeno ◽  
Lisa Fedina ◽  
Berenice Rushovich ◽  
Caroline Burry ◽  
Debra Linsenmeyer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Welfare ◽  
Child Welfare Workers ◽  
Field Instructors ◽  
Content Areas ◽  
Public Child Welfare ◽  
Title Iv ◽  
Msw Students ◽  
Specific Practice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practice Skills

Title IV-E Education for Public Child Welfare training programs are designed to build knowledge and practice skills among students and current child welfare workers in efforts to build a competent and highly trained workforce. A mixed methods study was conducted to: 1) measure changes in MSW Title IV-E students' perceived confidence to perform skills across 13 practice content areas for public child welfare practice, and 2) to explore students’ perceptions of their competency for child welfare practice. This study also focused on the impact of prior child welfare experiences on perceived child welfare knowledge and skills among Title IV-E students. A total of 224 Title IV-E MSW students over the course of five academic cohorts participated in this study. Surveys were conducted at three time points: pretest, posttest, and retrospective pretest. Twenty focus groups were conducted during the study time period. Findings indicate gains across all practice content areas with the largest gains in areas of working with the courts and conducting assessments. Qualitative findings assessing student's perception of competency to practice in child welfare include themes of students’ preparation to practice post-graduation and differences between the students’ experiences in the IV-E program and what they witness in the field. Specific practice area recommendations include addressing workers’ age and prior experience in Title IV-E seminars and trainings as well the importance of Title IV-E field instructors in helping to prepare students for child welfare practice.

scholarly journals Exploring the impact of a task-based faculty development certificate program.

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 131-139
Author(s):  
Diane Salter ◽  
Shannon Rushe
Keyword(s):  
Faculty Development ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Approaches To Teaching ◽  
Certificate Program ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Teaching Faculty ◽  
The Impact

Faculty Development programs aim to improve the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of teaching faculty with the goal of enhancing the student learning environment. This article describes a two-year research project that explored the impact of a task-based faculty development certificate program. Attitudinal and behavioural changes were assessed by using both quantitative and qualitative measures. Participants’ approaches to teaching were measured by administration of an established pre- and post-participation inventory to provide quantitative data; qualitative analysis was conducted in a review of the written post-session tasks and reflection papers. Results suggest that participation in this certificate contributed to attitudinal and behavioural change with a shift from teacher focused/content-based approaches towards student focused/learner centered approaches to teaching.   Les programmes de perfectionnement du corps professoral visent à améliorer la connaissance, l’attitude et le comportement des enseignants de manière à fournir aux étudiants un meilleur milieu d’apprentissage. Dans cet article, nous présentons un projet de recherche qui a duré deux ans et qui portait sur l’incidence d’un programme de certificat en perfectionnement du corps professoral axé sur les tâches. On évaluait les changements dans l’attitude et dans le comportement au moyen d’outils quantitatifs et qualitatifs. On prenait la mesure des approches enseignantes des participants au moyen de relevés an amont et en aval de la participation de manière à recueillir des données quantitatives. Quant à l’analyse qualitative, elle provenait du matériel écrit, soit les tâches d’après-séance et les travaux réflexifs. Les résultats indiquent que la participation à ce programme de certificat a engendré des changements dans l’attitude et le comportement des professeurs, lesquels sont passés d’une approche axée sur l’enseignant et le contenu à une approche axée sur l’étudiant ou l’apprenant.

scholarly journals Optimization of Image Quality in Paediatric Computed Tomography

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angjelina Protik
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Dose Reduction ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Ct Image ◽  
Contrast Resolution ◽  
Diagnostic Quality ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Phantom Studies ◽  
Ct Image Quality ◽  
The Impact

In this study the effects of ASIR™ and collimation on CT image quality (IQ) parameters were quantified. Catphan®600 phantom studies were performed on a GE HD750 64-slice scanner to investigate the impact of collimation 0.625mm vs. 5mm on the overall IQ. For noise and dose reduction ASIR™ was tested on 0.625mm collimation. The varying %ASIR™, scanned at 150mA and variable kVp and 50% ASIR™ compared to FBP on wide kVp/mA range was used. Image noise, CT# accuracy and uniformity, spatial and contrast resolution, MTF, CNR and Wiener spectrum analysis were performed on 0.625mmAX slices, 5mmAXMPR and 2mmCORMPR. Incremental advantages and disadvantages were seen with stepwise increase in %ASIR™. The 50% ASIR™ was found to be optimal blend for diagnostic quality and has potential for dose reduction in paediatric CT. This quantitative data could be used to design ASIR™-enhanced protocols with consideration of diagnostic task, balancing image quality and radiation dose.

scholarly journals Social Work Practices in the Multiethnic Urban Reality of Covid-19 in the Middle East: The Case of UAE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Walaa Elsayed
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Remote Client ◽  
Emotional Burnout ◽  
The Impact

The study developed a set of universal challenges for social workers and investigated the impact thereof on social workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Based on a qualitative analysis of previous research, a set of 10 universal challenges was developed. A questionnaire was created, and a survey was conducted among 304 respondents currently employed as social workers in the UAE. The survey results showed that most survey respondents selected the risk of infection as the strongest challenge. Emotional burnout, lack of reliable information, limited resources, staff capacity, problems with social distancing, lack of instructions/protocols, remote client service, and inadequate education obtained average scores meaning that they are important but not critical. Scientists and practitioners can use this set of universal challenges to investigate pandemic-related challenges for social workers in various countries and regions.

María del Carmen Mendoza Rangel (Mariacarmen Mendoza), 1998

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gurid Aga Askeland ◽  
Malcolm Payne
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
International Association ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Civil Society Organisations ◽  
Education Community ◽  
Work Education ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Schools Of Social Work

This chapter contains a brief biography and transcript of an interview with Mariacarmen Mendoza, a leader in Mexican social work education, who was awarded the Katherine Kendall Award of the International Association of Schools of Social Work in 1998, for her contribution to international social work education. In addition to her professorship at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mendoza has contributed to adult education, community work, civil society organisations, the development of public administration in Mexico and throughout Latin America. She has also undertaken disaster relief work and been concerned with the impact of environmental issues on poor communities. International work extended her opportunities for contributing on many of these important social issues. In social work education, she helped to develop collective education where subject and practice educators work together to develop curricula that include skills training and sought opportunities for indigenous publications.

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