Developing Excellence in Field Education: Embracing Signature Pedagogy
"Explore the essence and evidence of quality field education while addressing structural issues and advocating for excellence as a profession-wide priority. Marion Bogo delves into the signature pedagogy of social work, emphasizing the integration of values, knowledge, skills, and behaviors. Discover the importance of positive learning environments, collaborative relationships, and practical experience for student growth and professional development in field education."
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C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Summit on Field Education 2014 Name of Presentation October 23, 2014
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G DEVELOPINGTHEFUTURE FRAMEWORKFOREXCELLENCEIN FIELDEDUCATION: EMBRACINGTHESIGNATURE PEDAGOGYOFSOCIALWORK Marion Bogo, OC, MSW, RSW
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Objectives Define the essence and evidence for quality field education Highlight structural issues Consider ways to ensure that excellence in field education becomes a profession-wide priority
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Essence of Field Education: Signature Pedagogy Students learn to integrate and apply: Values Knowledge Complex practice behaviors Skills Within their professional use of self
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Need for strong positive learning environments in organizations and teams Welcome students View teaching and learning as mutually beneficial
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Collaborative supportive relationships between students and field instructors are necessary Encourage student involvement in their own learning
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Students must see practice in action Observe and debrief each experience
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Students need multiple opportunities to practice Independent practice Repetition of practice tasks Performance of a variety of tasks Allows students to derive personal meaning from new professional knowledge and see how concepts and empirical findings can guide their work
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Instruction is based on observed samples of student s actual practice A variety of direct and indirect methods focus on different components of competence
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Additionally, instruction is based on a mutual reflective dialogue to: Review and plan interventions View and link practice to: A variety of theoretical lenses EPAS competencies
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Provide feedback, coaching, rehearsal Assess student competence
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Signature Pedagogy Are these components routine and pervasive? Are they systematically incorporated into all students learning experiences in the field?
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Structural Challenges Voluntary agency-based model based on professional commitment
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Defining Field Education as a Priority Develop professional and organizational commitment with resources Excellence in field education as a professional priority
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Motivation: Joint Recognition of a Shared Problem Society, governments, agencies need an effective workforce of human service professionals Schools of social work perceive field settings as ideal sites for professional preparation
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Resources Access new resources Redeploy current resources Value-added benefits
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Who needs to be involved? Most senior levels in school and university Need champions, advocates, and allies Faculty colleagues and social work practitioners Deans and directors of schools Local, regional, and national professional associations and service organization leadership Government program leaders
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Pedagogy for Field Education Strong positive learning environments Collaborative supportive relationships between students and field instructors Opportunities to observe and debrief practice in action Multiple opportunities to practice personal meaning from new professional knowledge Student practices form basis for instruction what do they do? Reflective dialogue Feedback, coaching, rehearsal Assessment of competence
C O U N C I L O N S O C I A L W O R K E D U C A T I O N 6 0 T H A N N U A L M E E T I N G Field Education Social Work Education Social Programs Well-being in Society
