Supporting Implementation of Innovative Social Work Practice: What Factors Really Matter?

Atkins, Prue; Frederico, Margarita

doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcx091

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“…This was evident amongst both students and teaching staff who saw the use of new technology as "additional". This is a common reaction to innovation where implementers need to be attentive to a resistance to change (Atkins & Frederico, 2017). A similar dynamic occurred when blended learning strategies were first introduced.…”

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confidence: 92%

Embedding wholistic learning: Designing curated eLearning processes for social work students

Atkins¹,

Sykes²

2021

ASCILITE 2021: Back to the Future – ASCILITE ‘21 Proceedings ASCILITE 2021 in Armidale

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La Trobe University is implementing a new Social Work course. Several evidence-based curriculum design and teaching innovations have been identified as having the potential to support both new explicit and implicit curriculum. This paper reports on the introduction of an innovative learning technology solution to promote a student centred learning approach. The use of the technology is novel to social work coursework education so evaluating the impact on supporting learning outcomes addresses a current gap in the research literature. Supporting a student centred approach, the innovation amalgamates ePortfolios with Moodle LMS to capture learning activities and assessments in their own digital space. The project has been a collaboration between the Social Work discipline and Technology Enhanced Learning Services. Findings from our evaluation show that the use of ePortfolios is consistent with transformational learning principles whereby the software application enables critical reflection, a sense of ownership over learning and the opportunity for students to be creative. The innovation also empowers students to develop a portfolio of curated reference material along with indivdiualised evidence of knowledge that can be utilised beyond graduation for potential employers or opportunities for further study.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 92%

Embedding wholistic learning: Designing curated eLearning processes for social work students

Atkins¹,

Sykes²

2021

ASCILITE 2021: Back to the Future – ASCILITE ‘21 Proceedings ASCILITE 2021 in Armidale

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“…Other factors need to be considered, such as organisational fit and whether there is a clear link between implementation and outcomes. Atkins and Frederico (2017) found there were five key drivers in the implementation process of innovative programmes whose absence precludes other factors from acting as enablers. These include: 1) clear planning and communication; 2) managers committed to the innovation; 3) a reflective culture; 4) perceived fit of the innovation to the organisation; and 5) professionals being open to change.…”

Section: Social Innovation In Social Work: Factors In Design and Implementationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social Innovation and Social Work: A Case Study of the Early Intervention Support Service

Winter

Neeson

Sweet

et al. 2020

The British Journal of Social Work

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In a national and international context where there is a concern about the effectiveness of social care services for children and families to address chronic, enduring social problems and where there are finite resources available, the concept of social innovation in social work policy and practice to address need in new ways is receiving increased attention. Whilst an attractive term, social innovation in child and family services is not without its challenges in terms of conceptualisation, operationalisation, implementation and evidencing impact. This article reports on the development and evaluation of the Early Intervention Support Service (EISS), a newly designed family support service in Northern Ireland set up as part of a government-supported innovation and transformation programme that aims to deliver a voluntary, targeted, flexible and time-limited service to families experiencing emergent problems. Using the EISS as a case study, the challenges, benefits in terms of addressing policy imperatives and future direction of social innovation in social work practice are reflected upon.

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“…Policy outcomes depend on the details of the laws that are enacted, as well as their implementation (Atkins & Frederico, 2017; Lipsky, 1980; Pressman & Wildavsky, 1984). According to democratic theory, legislators respond to indications of social problems voiced by their electorate.…”

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Determining the Existence and Strength of Teen Dating Violence Policy: Testing a Comparative State Internal Determinants Model

Black

Ravi

Hoefer

2020

J Interpers Violence

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Research demonstrates that Teen Dating Violence (TDV) programs impact TDV knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors, decreasing the odds of TDV victimization and perpetration. Studies indicate that students who do not complete a TDV intervention have significantly higher odds of physical and emotional TDV victimization and emotional TDV perpetration. This study uses multiple logistic regression and multiple linear regression to examine predictors of the presence and the strength of state legislation addressing TDV education and school policies. Results indicate some success in predicting the existence of TDV laws but less support for forecasting the strength of the policies passed. Dominant political party and state median income were found to be potentially important determinants of TDV state school policies. A state’s political culture influenced the strength of states’ TDV policies. Showing that policy existence and strength are related to different processes is important for advocates to understand. Future research should look at additional variables and explore legislative histories.

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Supporting Implementation of Innovative Social Work Practice: What Factors Really Matter?

Cited by 20 publications

References 25 publications

Embedding wholistic learning: Designing curated eLearning processes for social work students

Embedding wholistic learning: Designing curated eLearning processes for social work students

Social Innovation and Social Work: A Case Study of the Early Intervention Support Service

Determining the Existence and Strength of Teen Dating Violence Policy: Testing a Comparative State Internal Determinants Model

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