Graduate Social Work Students' Experiences with Group Work in the Field and the Classroom
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| Title: | Graduate Social Work Students' Experiences with Group Work in the Field and the Classroom |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Goodman, Harriet, Knight, Carolyn, Khudododov, Khudodod |
| Source: | Journal of Teaching in Social Work. 2014 34(1):60-78. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2014 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Postsecondary Education Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Student Experience, Field Experience Programs, Graduate Students, Social Work, Teamwork, Classroom Environment, Group Therapy, Practicums, Assignments, Educational Opportunities, Leadership Training, Majors (Students), Nonmajors, Cohort Analysis, Academic Support Services, Mail Surveys, Participant Characteristics, Readiness |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08841233.2013.866615 |
| ISSN: | 0884-1233 |
| Abstract: | For decades, group work scholars have described a discrepancy between student preparation for group work practice and opportunities to work with groups in the field practicum and professional practice. Educators in related disciplines such as counseling and psychology have expressed similar concerns. This article reports findings of a study of MSW students in a program that includes a practice methods specialization in group work. The purpose was to determine the prevalence of group assignments among all students regardless of their method specialization. A majority of all respondents reported substantial opportunities to practice group work and receive appropriate supervision. Opportunities for majors in group work were significantly greater than for their non-group work counterparts. However, a majority of all students did not feel classes prepared them for group practice. Findings suggest social work must renew its commitment to preparing all students for this practice modality. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 65 |
| Entry Date: | 2014 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1026203 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | For decades, group work scholars have described a discrepancy between student preparation for group work practice and opportunities to work with groups in the field practicum and professional practice. Educators in related disciplines such as counseling and psychology have expressed similar concerns. This article reports findings of a study of MSW students in a program that includes a practice methods specialization in group work. The purpose was to determine the prevalence of group assignments among all students regardless of their method specialization. A majority of all respondents reported substantial opportunities to practice group work and receive appropriate supervision. Opportunities for majors in group work were significantly greater than for their non-group work counterparts. However, a majority of all students did not feel classes prepared them for group practice. Findings suggest social work must renew its commitment to preparing all students for this practice modality. |
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| ISSN: | 0884-1233 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08841233.2013.866615 |
