Social work professions and practices curriculum
Graduation Date
2015
Document Type
Project
Program
Other
Program
Project (M.S.W.)--Humboldt State University, Social Work, 2015
Committee Chair Name
Yvonne Doble
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Professional identity, Constructivism, Strengths-based, Adult learning theory, Humboldt State University -- Projects -- Social Work, Distributed learning, Curriculum, Online education, Social work
Abstract
Various factors contribute to the increase in online learning. Social Work Today reported that online education is one of the top ten trends that has transformed social work education (Cummings, Chaffin Cockerham, 2015). As there continues to be a growing need for trained social workers, the number of social work students engaged in online or blended learning is also rising (Allen Seaman, 2013). Currently, social workers are not only preparing for work in their local communities but they are competing in a global market in regards to education and career preparedness (Wilkinson, 1999). The curriculum "Social Work Professions and Practices" is designed to prepare Humboldt State University's MSW Distance Learning students to in their foundation year internships. The curriculum is grounded in adult learning theory and constructivism with components such as storying and narrative, Socratic dialogue and reflection to enhance the connection between learner and the learning process (Knowles, 1990).
Recommended Citation
Miller, Amy Liu, "Social work professions and practices curriculum" (2015). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 1132.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/1132
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/zk51vk39t