The transformation of social work education through virtual learning / edited by R. Paul Maiden.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Maiden, R. Paul, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social work education--United States.

Social work education.

Social service--Web-based instruction.

Social service.

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (330 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2019.

Summary:

Over the past few years, numerous highly ranked, Tier 1 universities across the United States have embraced the development of advanced online degrees, a niche of secondary education long held by a small group of private, for-profit universities. Rapid advances in online learning technology, increasingly sophisticated, and easy to use 'learning management systems' and 'anytime, anywhere access' has dramatically increase the demand of individuals, mostly full time employed, working professionals. This volume addresses the dramatic changes that are occurring in social work pedagogy as more schools develop online programs. The University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work launched their 'Virtual Academic Center' with a cohort of 80 online students. The program has now reached a 'steady state' of 2,200 'virtual' students now representing two thirds of their MSW student population. Additionally, the school launched a doctorate of social work degree with a focus on leading and managing innovation, leading public discourse and management of large complex systems. This book essentially tells the 'USC story' with the challenges faced in embracing this new technology, teaching social work courses in an online environment, as well as pedagogical enhancements made by faculty in converting traditional campus based courses to the virtual environment.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Preface

Developing and Sustaining an Online Community of Practice in Social Work Education

From Aspiration to Action

The Person-In-Environment

Collaborative Learning

Instilling Empathy in the Virtual Learning Environment

Designing a Virtual DSW Education Around the Grand Challenges

Clinical Practice Skill Acquisition in a Virtual Learning Environment

Virtual Positivity

When the Past is Present in the Classroom

Being Who You Are Makes You a Change Agent

Section: Field Education in a Virtual Environment

From Zero to 7,000

The Use of Simulation Experiences to Develop Practice Skills

Cultivating Relationships with Agency Field Instructors

From Remediation to Success

About the Editor

About the Contributors.

Notes:

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ISBN:

1-5275-3981-4

OCLC:

1183030098