scholarly journals Sustaining Trajectories

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-310
Author(s):  
Lamont D. Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Degree Attainment ◽  
Academic Majors ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Program ◽  
Insight Into

While the literature is replete with studies on persistence among students across academic majors, few studies examine the nature of persistence among Black males enrolled in baccalaureate social work programs. This qualitative study offers some insight into how a sample of four Black male graduates from an accredited baccalaureate social work program persisted toward degree attainment. Three themes emerged from this study: (a) family encouragement and support, (b) sense of belonging, and (c) presence of Black male professors. Findings suggest the need for social work educators to consider programmatic initiatives acknowledging the role of families in persistence efforts, facilitating connectedness, and recruiting Black male professors or other Black male mentors.

The Feminist Perspective and Social Work Education

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Isabel Rose ◽  
Daria Hanssen
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Feminist Perspective ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
History Of ◽  
Work Education ◽  
History Of Social Work

Although the feminist perspective has been significant throughout the history of social work, its presence in the contemporary profession seems less prominent. This qualitative pilot study explores the views of social work educators (N=56) on the role of the feminist perspective in social work education and their experience with student responses regarding the tenets of feminism as applied to social work education and practice. Although a majority of respondents expressed support for integrating feminism into the curriculum, some sought guidance on the presentation of the feminist perspective in social work education and practice. In addition, an analysis of social work scholarly periodicals for feminist topics and perspectives revealed an apparent fading of feminism in the literature.

Substance Use Among a Sample of BSW Students: An Exploratory Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 361-384
Author(s):  
Patricia Chapman ◽  
Kathi R. Trawver
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Social Work Programs

This exploratory study used a convenience sample of 792 currently enrolled BSW students drawn from across accredited social work programs within the United States who completed a 60-item electronic survey to identify the occurrence, types, frequency, and severity of their substance use. More than 93% (n=742) of the study participants reported having used alcohol, and 62% (n=445) reported using drugs on one or more occasions. Reported types of use, frequency of use, and severity of use as measured by AUDIT and DAST scores showed BSW students' substance use similar to or above other national samples of college students. Recommendations for future research and implications for social work educators in addressing substance use and stress management and promoting destigmatized help-seeking among their BSW students are discussed.

Solving Social Work Assessment Issues: A Program Evaluation

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawn Damon Ginther ◽  
Mary Schroeder
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Student Outcomes ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Program Assessment ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Work Assessment ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Social Work Program

Social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) conduct ongoing program assessment to routinely assess student outcomes relative to educational activities. To assist faculty in this effort, this article presents one undergraduate program's holistic social work program evaluation model (SWPEM). The arrangement of each of the SWPEM's eight evaluative elements is reviewed, and its administration procedures are outlined. Arguments for and barriers to program evaluation using the SWPEM are reviewed, and this faculty's experiences with the SWPEM model are discussed.

Foreign-Born Students in Baccalaureate Social Work Programs: Meeting the Challenges

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Kendra J. Garrett ◽  
W. Randolph Herman
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Refugee Students ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Immigrant And Refugee ◽  
The Way

As a result of changes made in U.S. immigration policies in 1965, the number of immigrants and refugees entering the country has exploded, and many of them are now enrolled in baccalaureate social work programs. Social work educators have a dual responsibility to provide help and support for these foreign-born students while upholding the standards of the profession and preparing students to pass licensing examinations. Departments must discuss needs, expectations, challenges, and policies regarding academic requirements. Classroom strategies that ensure individual learning styles are enhanced by context-rich classroom exercises, a liberal use of writing, and a sensitive use of paraphrasing and collaborative learning. Advisors need to be aware of community resources available. Institutions should provide language and economic supports and culturally sensitive counseling centers. Baccalaureate social work educators must examine the unjust economic and social policies and lead the way in addressing barriers placed in the way of immigrant and refugee students.

scholarly journals Linking students and professional associations: A curricular strategy

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 5-24
Author(s):  
Shirley Simon ◽  
Susan F Grossman
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
The United States ◽  
Education Professional ◽  
Education Professional Development ◽  
Association Meeting ◽  
Social Work Programs

Students in professional social work programs in the United States traditionally receive little direct information about or contact with professional associations. What exposure they do get is haphazard and primarily through extracurricular means. This article describes and evaluates a curricular module to enhance student awareness of and connection to professional associations. The group work classes at a Midwestern United States university were adapted to include a course module addressing the role of professional associations. Components of the module include readings, discussions, presentations and attendance at a professional association meeting. Pre- and post-tests were administered to assess the initial impact of this module. The module appears to have had an impact upon students’ knowledge of and appreciation for professional associations. The authors advocate for increased curricular attention to facilitating this connection.Keywords: professional associations; social work curricula; professional education; NASW; MSW education; professional development

scholarly journals Social Work Education Canada’s North

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-17
Author(s):  
Douglas Durst ◽  
Nicole Ives
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
First Nations ◽  
Northwest Territories ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Human Service ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Work Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Social Work Program

The Faculty of Social Work program at the University of Regina is a broker for two social work programs north of the 60th parallel reaching the northern residents of both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestry. In addition, for over 30 years, the University of Regina partners with the First Nations University of Canada where a specialized Bachelor of Indian Social Work is offered and now a Master of Aboriginal Social Work. This paper presents the background to the Northern Human Service/BSW program at Yukon College in Whitehorse, Yukon and the Certificate of Social Work at the Aurora College in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.

E-Portfolios in Social Work Curriculum: Demonstrating Integrative and Reflective Learning

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 113-124
Author(s):  
Dale Fitch ◽  
Kalea Benner ◽  
Tammy Freelin ◽  
Suzanne Cary
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Formative Evaluation ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Reflective Learning ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Job Interviews ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Curriculum Review ◽  
Social Work Programs

Social work educators have used portfolios to evaluate learning over the past 3 decades. With student learning needs changing in response to technological learning opportunities, social work programs are starting a transition from the traditional, paper-based portfolio to an electronic one. The authors describe one program's formative evaluation of e-portfolios and how it led from a focus on the product, the portfolio, to a refocus on the portfolio creation process. Both the program and students gained from the e-portfolio through curriculum review and subsequent curriculum development and through student demonstration of integrative and reflective learning. Students who successfully articulate and demonstrate professional growth through the e-portfolio are likely to use that information in job interviews and graduate school applications. Thus, the e-portfolio can be an effective tool for using today's technology to meet student learner needs.

Academic Advising: Strengthening Opportunities for Education

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-95
Author(s):  
Linda S. Moore ◽  
Tracy J. Dietz ◽  
Gail L. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Course Selection ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs

This article discusses advising as a responsibility of social work educators, including the CSWE mandate that advisors be knowledgeable about their programs and be able to provide more than simply course selection. It provides a framework for advising and strategies for developing effective advisement programs in social work programs. It also includes discussion about issues faced in universities where advisement is not always rewarded.

Center for Social Research: A Social Work Program Innovation Yields Multiple Benefits

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Meryl Nadel ◽  
Greg Tully
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Research Center ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Work Program ◽  
Small College ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Program Innovation ◽  
Work Education ◽  
Social Work Program

Fostering research activities within social work education programs has long been a priority of social work educators. This article discusses how faculty of a baccalaureate social work program at a small college established a social research center within their department despite limited budget and resources. The process of creating the research center is explained, including issues related to budget, personnel and other operational concerns. The research center's initial project is described. Also discussed are the benefits that accrued to the program's faculty and students, the college, and the community where the school is located.

Developing and Implementing an MS Access 2000 Database for Baccalaureate Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement

2004 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-123
Author(s):  
Wanda K. Whittlesey-Jerome ◽  
Kenric D. Speed
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Social Work Education ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Program Assessment ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Work Education

Strong program evaluation is a hallmark of quality social work education. All social work programs applying for candidacy, accreditation, or reaffirmation of accreditation are required to assess and evaluate their effectiveness according to the guidelines set forth by the Council on Social Work Education. The role of technology in program evaluation is growing in interest to social work educators, and new trends in strengthening program evaluation are emerging. In today's academic climate, the degree to which a program monitors its effectiveness will impact its ability to effectively educate future social work practitioners. In this article, the authors discuss the steps for developing and implementing an MS Access 2000 database for program assessment and continuous improvement in a baccalaureate social work program. Examples include data entry forms and copy-ready reports for reaffirmation generated from the database. Strengths and limitations of the database are explored, and issues of validity and reliability are discussed.

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