Student perceptions of the learning process during undergraduate field practicum: a qualitative study.

As social work education in China expands rapidly since 2000, field practicum is one of the most challenging areas. This qualitative study explored the field learning experiences of 27 students from a pioneer social work undergraduate program. Analysis resulted in six major themes revealing the stud...

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Published in:Social Work Education Vol. 36; no. 5; pp. 467 - 481
Main Authors: Chen, Qiang, Fortune, Anne E.
Format: Article
Published: Taylor & Francis Ltd Aug2017
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Summary:As social work education in China expands rapidly since 2000, field practicum is one of the most challenging areas. This qualitative study explored the field learning experiences of 27 students from a pioneer social work undergraduate program. Analysis resulted in six major themes revealing the students’ perspective on the process of learning by performing various practice events during 4-week summer block placements. Discussion focuses on the key features of this learning process. Suggestions for future research and implications for field instruction are included.