The Current Status of Social Work Online and Distance Education

Kurzman, Paul A.

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“…Within the social work and counselor education literatures, there is a growing body of scholarship on distance education. In both disciplines, flagship journals have featured special issues on distance education (Goldingay et al, 2020;Kurzman, 2019;Snow & Coker, 2020). In social work, there have been enough outcome studies to form the basis for two systematic reviews of distance learning outcomes research (Lee et al, 2019;Wretman & Macy, 2016).…”

Section: Literature On Distance Learning In Social Work and Counselor Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In social work, there have been enough outcome studies to form the basis for two systematic reviews of distance learning outcomes research (Lee et al, 2019;Wretman & Macy, 2016). Discourse in both social work education and counselor education reflects the position that distance and online learning are an important part of the educational landscape for the professions (Goldingay et al, 2020;Kurzman, 2019;Snow & Coker, 2020). This literature reflects consensus regarding both opportunities associated with distance education, as well as challenges and areas requiring further research.…”

Section: Literature On Distance Learning In Social Work and Counselor Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One of the most frequently cited benefits associated with distance education in professional counseling and social work is the flexibility of distance learning, which affords greater access to a diverse population of adult learners who can pursue graduate education while also working and fulfilling family obligations (Dixon-Saxon & Buckley, 2020; Kurzman, 2019;Snow & Coker, 2020;Vincenzes & Drew, 2017). Distance learning overcomes geographical barriers by training counselors and social workers in areas where campus-based programs are not available, providing access for students unable or unwilling to travel to campus regularly (Kurzman, 2019;Snow & Coker, 2020;Vincenzes & Drew, 2017). Introducing a special issue of Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Kurzman (2019) described distance learning as a democratizing force for the profession, increasing educational equity and access in ways that align with the defining values of social work.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Introducing a special issue of Journal of Teaching in Social Work, Kurzman (2019) described distance learning as a democratizing force for the profession, increasing educational equity and access in ways that align with the defining values of social work. Such a democratizing force not only benefits students but also communities by training professionals in regions without campusbased programs (Dixon-Saxon & Buckley, 2020;Goldingay et al, 2020;Kurzman, 2019).…”

Section: Benefits Of Distance Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In social work and counselor education, scholars have also noted ways that distance education can enhance the quality of learning. Specific features of distance learning, including flexibility, individualization, self-direction, and use of multimedia and multiple modes of connection, are ideally suited for adult learners (Kurzman, 2019;Snow & Coker, 2020). Bringing students together from diverse backgrounds and regions, including internationally, provides the opportunity for multicultural learning experiences (Snow & Coker, 2020;Vincenzes & Drew, 2017).…”

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confidence: 99%

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A call to action: Online learning and distance education in the training of couple and family therapists

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Distance education in couple and family therapy (CFT) has grown in recent years; however, due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, many CFT educators find themselves delivering emergency online education out of necessity and for the first time. Despite the growth of distance learning over the last decade, there is virtually no CFT scholarship on the topic. Comparable disciplines, including social work and professional counseling, are further along in researching distance learning. Outside of the counseling disciplines, there is also ample scholarship guiding the delivery of distance education. This article builds on the small body of CFT scholarship on technology in training and supervision, reviewing extant research on distance learning in social work and counselor education. Major themes in this research reveal opportunities and challenges associated with distance learning and offer guidance about ways that CFT education can evolve in order to effectively integrate technology and online learning into our educational landscape.

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