Group Work in Foundation Generalist Education

Birnbaum, Martin L.; Wayne, Julianne

doi:10.1080/10437797.2000.10779013

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“…Respondents also indicated that some foundation faculty appear to be confused about the unique differences between case work and group work, tending to blur the distinctions between the two. The literature has documented similar findings (see, e.g., Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000;Clements, 2008;Knight, 1999;Kurland & Salmon, 2002).…”

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confidence: 55%

“…Cohen & Garrett, 1995) and are less able to constructively manage conflict in a group (Knight, 1997). When group conflict is understood as a rational and constructive component of group life, students are more likely to be comfortable when it occurs (Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Some commentators suggest that the change away from specialized study has affected the ability of social work students to gain the knowledge and skill necessary to facilitate groups (Bakalinsky, 1982;Birnbaum & Auerbach, 1994;Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000;Goldberg & Lamont, 1988;LeCroy & Goodwin, 1988). Commentators explain that generalist practice courses are not teaching meaningful group work concepts (Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000). Compounding the problem is that first-year field placements are failing, in general, to provide opportunities for students to learn group work and facilitate groups (Sweifach & LaPorte, 2009).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…According to CSWE (1994), all social work programs are required to "prepare students to apply a generalist perspective to social work practice" (p. M6.11). Some commentators suggest that the change away from specialized study has affected the ability of social work students to gain the knowledge and skill necessary to facilitate groups (Bakalinsky, 1982;Birnbaum & Auerbach, 1994;Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000;Goldberg & Lamont, 1988;LeCroy & Goodwin, 1988). Commentators explain that generalist practice courses are not teaching meaningful group work concepts (Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000).…”

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confidence: 97%

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Group Work in Foundation Generalist Classes: Perceptions of Students about the Nature and Quality of Their Experience

Sweifach

LaPorte

2009

Social Work With Groups

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Social group work education appears to be in trouble. The literature details a progressive disintegration of group work educational opportunities while highlighting an incremental increase in the use of groups in agencies. This makes for a concerning scenario. This article presents data from a national study of 1,360 first-year MSW students. The current study explored the extent to which students are exposed to group work content and knowledge in foundation classes. A discussion of implications and recommendations, using case vignettes, are provided to illustrate and amplify findings, as well as to highlight challenges that lie ahead for group work education and practice.

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confidence: 97%

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Group Work in Foundation Generalist Classes: Perceptions of Students about the Nature and Quality of Their Experience

Sweifach

LaPorte

2009

Social Work With Groups

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“…Studies suggest that field instructors, in general, lack the ability to help students form groups and understand group process (Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000). A number of commentators assert that field instructors and practitioners unfamiliar with social group-work methods may be more apt to practice what has been termed "group casework" that is a facilitator-dominated model, using a therapeutic perspective emphasizing intrapsychic issues (Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000;Kurland & Salmon 1992;Middleman & Wood, 1990).…”

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Why Did They Choose Group Work: Exploring Motivations and Perceptions of Current MSW Students of Group Work

Sweifach

Heft-LaPorte

2008

Social Work With Groups

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This article reports on an empirical study that examined motivations, perceptions, and other factors associated with MSW students' decisions to specialize in social group work. In many ways, the future of social group-work practice depends on the extent to which schools of social work produce graduates who possess specialized group-work knowledge. The research question of this descriptive, exploratory study sought to examine the factors, beliefs, and perceptions that influence students' decisions to take advanced classes in social group work. Overall, the results of this study can be used to provide knowledge and insight about practical and theoretical issues within group-work education.

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History of Social Work with Groups in Practice and Education

Giacomucci

2021

Social Work, Sociometry, and Psychodrama

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This chapter outlines a brief history of social work with groups including its place within the larger social work field and the landscapes of group work practice and education. Basic theory and concepts in social work with groups are presented including mutual aid, the centrality of relationships, and an introduction to the non-deliberative social work tradition. The presence of group work in social work practice has significantly increased due as research studies have piled up to support its efficacy. Nevertheless, at the same time, the presence of group work in social work education has steadily declined in the past several decades.

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Group Work in Foundation Generalist Education

Cited by 45 publications

References 13 publications

Group Work in Foundation Generalist Classes: Perceptions of Students about the Nature and Quality of Their Experience

Group Work in Foundation Generalist Classes: Perceptions of Students about the Nature and Quality of Their Experience

Why Did They Choose Group Work: Exploring Motivations and Perceptions of Current MSW Students of Group Work

History of Social Work with Groups in Practice and Education

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