Social Work Students' Perceived Knowledge of and Preparation for Group-Work Practice

Clements, Jennifer A.

doi:10.1080/01609510801981391

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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).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 56%

“…Studies show that group work-based field instruction is equally as problematic, finding that field instruction related to group work is in a perilous state (Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000;Clements, 2008;Kurland et al, 2004;Sweifach & LaPorte, 2009). These studies suggest that untrained and uneducated field instructors have a murky understanding of group work practices and principles and pass these misunderstandings on to students.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 94%

“…Unfortunately, little has been done. Past research and scholarship on this subject have identified an array of recommendations designed to improve group work education (see, e.g., Birnbaum & Auerbach, 1994;Birnbaum & Wayne, 2000;Clements, 2008;Kurland & Salmon, 2006;Kurland et al, 2004;Malekoff, Salmon, & Steinberg, 2006;Middleman & Wood, 1990); in general, these recommendations have yet to be implemented.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

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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Section: Discussionmentioning

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confidence: 94%

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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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“…Hoge et al (2004) provide guidelines for education and training in mental health and addiction services, which include the development of competency with manualized therapies and the use of teaching methods which are evidence-based. Clements (2008) reports that many students do not obtain adequate groupwork education in graduate school and recommends continued groupwork experiences in the classroom and further training for field instructors in groupwork.…”

Section: Curricula Renewal Revision and Expansionmentioning

confidence: 96%

Educating a New Generation of Social Workers: Challenges and Skills Needed for Contemporary Agency-Based Practice

Mirabito

2011

Clin Soc Work J

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Schools of social work are continually challenged to provide professional training which effectively prepares students for the ever-changing and increasingly demanding contemporary practice context. This paper provides an overview of emerging clinical, organizational, and research trends and challenges within agency-based social work practice in the past decade. Implications of these changes for the profession will be discussed and recommendations will be offered for ways in which academic and field educators can best equip social work students with the skills needed to meet these challenges of the current agency-based practice context. These recommendations for social work practice, education, and research include the development of an integrated set of clinical, organizational, and research skills; directions for curriculum renewal and expansion; and academic field partnerships for future research.

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“…Teaching group work has been covered extensively in the literature (Berger, 1996;Birnbaum 1984;Clemans, 2011;Clements, 2008;Dennison, 2005;Ephross, 1989;Gitterman, 1988;Knight, 2000;Shulman, 1987), but this study adds to the literature as it provides direction for an alternative model for undergraduate social work students to learn group work skills. Clements (2011) found "learning by doing" to be effective among students enrolled in group work practice courses at a large, urban campus.…”

Section: Social Work Education and Group Work Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

“But I'm Too Stressed to Learn About Groups!:” Using Stress-Management Groups to Teach Group Work Skills

Clements

Minnick

2012

Social Work With Groups

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Social Work Students' Perceived Knowledge of and Preparation for Group-Work Practice

Cited by 39 publications

References 23 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

Educating a New Generation of Social Workers: Challenges and Skills Needed for Contemporary Agency-Based Practice

“But I'm Too Stressed to Learn About Groups!:” Using Stress-Management Groups to Teach Group Work Skills

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