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Meeting the Critical Need for Trauma Education in Social Work: A Problem-Based Learning Approach

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Title: Meeting the Critical Need for Trauma Education in Social Work: A Problem-Based Learning Approach
Language: English
Authors: Strand, Virginia C., Abramovitz, Robert, Layne, Christopher M.
Source: Journal of Social Work Education. 2014 50(1):120-135.
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: 16
Publication Date: 2014
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Trauma, Course Objectives, Counselor Training, Social Work, Masters Programs, Graduate Students, Advanced Students, Children, Adolescents, Self Efficacy, Family (Sociological Unit), Teaching Methods, Problem Based Learning, Core Curriculum, Student Attitudes, Course Descriptions, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Therapy, Pretests Posttests
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2014.856235#.U6HfifldVPo
ISSN: 1043-7797
Abstract: There is a growing imperative to prepare MSW social work students for trauma-informed evidence-based practice. Given strong recommendations and promising developments within social work education and practice in this regard, a clinical elective for the advanced-year MSW student that combines the guiding principles of trauma theory and problem-based learning was created. This article describes the course objectives, structure, and format and reports on an evaluation based on 7 (total) offerings of the course by 4 different schools of social work. The course methodology was found to be effective in all schools in significantly increasing students' self-confidence in working with traumatized children, adolescents, and their families. Implications for social work education are discussed.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 53
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1029658
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:There is a growing imperative to prepare MSW social work students for trauma-informed evidence-based practice. Given strong recommendations and promising developments within social work education and practice in this regard, a clinical elective for the advanced-year MSW student that combines the guiding principles of trauma theory and problem-based learning was created. This article describes the course objectives, structure, and format and reports on an evaluation based on 7 (total) offerings of the course by 4 different schools of social work. The course methodology was found to be effective in all schools in significantly increasing students' self-confidence in working with traumatized children, adolescents, and their families. Implications for social work education are discussed.
ISSN:1043-7797
DOI:10.1080/10437797.2014.856235#.U6HfifldVPo