Cultivating reflexivity in social work students
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https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v11i1.256Keywords:
reflexivity, evidence-based social work educationAbstract
Social work educators are concerned about how best to equip social work students with the ability to self-reflect, because this is a core professional competence. The present study employed both quantitative and qualitative means to evaluate a course which set out to foster reflexivity among social work undergraduates. A quasi-experimental design was employed to examine the effectiveness of the course. Data were collected at pre-course, post-course, and 6 months after completion. We found that, over time, students in the experimental group gained more insight. The students disclosed in focus group interviews that the course had enhanced their understanding toward self, family, and society. The implications for social work education are discussed.
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2012-12-20
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Leung, G. S., Lam, D. O., Chow, A. Y., Wong, D. F., Chung, C. L., & Chan, B. F. (2012). Cultivating reflexivity in social work students. The Journal of Practice Teaching and Learning, 11(1), 54-74. https://doi.org/10.1921/jpts.v11i1.256
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