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Role-Playing: A Strategy for Practicum Preparation for Foundation Year MSW Students

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Title: Role-Playing: A Strategy for Practicum Preparation for Foundation Year MSW Students
Language: English
Authors: Fulton, A. E., Dimitropoulos, G., Ayala, J., McLaughlin, A. M., Baynton, M., Blaug, C., Collins, T., Elliott, G., Judge-Stasiak, A., Letkemann, L., Ragan, E.
Source: Journal of Teaching in Social Work. 2019 39(2):163-180.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2019
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Practicums, Field Experience Programs, Social Work, Masters Programs, Graduate Students, Role Playing, Learning Activities, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Skill Development, Empathy, Problem Solving, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Environment
Geographic Terms: Canada
DOI: 10.1080/08841233.2019.1576573
ISSN: 0884-1233
Abstract: Field practicum plays a central role in social work education by socializing social work students to the profession and facilitating the integration of theoretical knowledge with skill development. Students can be apprehensive about beginning practicum and often lack adequate formal preparation for the practicum experience. This study evaluates role-playing as a prepracticum preparatory activity for foundation year MSW [Master of Social Work] students. Focus groups were conducted with student role-play participants to assess the perceived quality and effectiveness of a role-play activity designed to support practicum preparation. The article concludes with a discussion of pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2019
Accession Number: EJ1211117
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Field practicum plays a central role in social work education by socializing social work students to the profession and facilitating the integration of theoretical knowledge with skill development. Students can be apprehensive about beginning practicum and often lack adequate formal preparation for the practicum experience. This study evaluates role-playing as a prepracticum preparatory activity for foundation year MSW [Master of Social Work] students. Focus groups were conducted with student role-play participants to assess the perceived quality and effectiveness of a role-play activity designed to support practicum preparation. The article concludes with a discussion of pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research.
ISSN:0884-1233
DOI:10.1080/08841233.2019.1576573