Social work field instruction: a scoping review

Bogo, Marion; Sewell, Karen M.; Mohamud, Faisa; Kourgiantakis, Toula

doi:10.1080/02615479.2020.1842868

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“…Among social work practitioners, policymakers, instructors, and researchers, it is widely held that field practicum is integral to each student's education, providing a venue for the development of valuable skills and helping students prepare for careers in the human services professions (Bogo & Sewell, 2019;Bogo et al, 2022). Indeed, students may derive considerable benefits from the experiential learning that accompanies field practicum.…”

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“…Yet relatively few studies to date have explored the challenges students encounter while engaging in field practicum, or while pursuing a social work degree more generally (Aguilera et al, 2022). While some prior research indicates that costs and barriers are particularly high for part-time and non-traditional students (e.g., Baglow & Gair, 2019), the extant literature is limited to just a handful of studies, with most of these focusing on social work education in Australia and other international locations (Bogo et al, 2022;Smith et al, 2021). 1 To address this gap in the literature, the current study reports findings from an online survey of current and former social work students.…”

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Financial and Psychosocial Challenges Reported by Social Work Students: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Online Survey

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Greeson

2023

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Although field education is social work’s signature pedagogy, few studies explore student perspectives surrounding the challenges and costs of field practicum (Aguilera et al., 2022). Available research indicates that many social work students experience role conflict and financial stress as they attempt to balance caregiving and employment responsibilities with coursework and field requirements (Hemy et al., 2016). While prior research found that part-time and non-traditional students are disproportionately likely to experience such challenges, the extant literature is limited to a handful of studies, with most of these focusing on social work education in Australia (Smith et al., 2021). To address this literature gap, the current study analyzes data from 408 current and former students who participated in a cross-sectional online survey. Administered by the National Association of Social Workers (Pennsylvania chapter), the survey asked respondents about the financial and psychosocial challenges they encountered while pursuing a social work degree. Respondents with any history of part-time enrollment, those in unpaid field placements, gender-nonconforming respondents, and respondents of color reported significantly more challenges than did their counterparts. Findings offer insights for professional accrediting bodies, universities, and field placement organizations seeking to understand and address the concerns of contemporary social work students.

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