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Is the signature pedagogy still worthwhile? An empirical study of field practice experience among social work students in Nigeria

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Amadasun, Solomon·2021·Social Work Education
DOI 10.1080/02615479.2020.1771300
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The ability of social work education to graduate ethical, competent, innovative, effective social workers is highly reliant on the quality of the field experience. The focus of this study, therefore, is to share the reflections of Nigerian social work students about their field practice education and training. Semi-structured interview schedule based on one-on-one interviews was conducted among graduating social work students in one major university in southern Nigeria. Following the qualitative data analysis, findings illustrate that the students, while having a sense of fulfillment and pride in the profession as a result of the fieldwork education, encountered several challenges. Although involving a cohort of social work students, the findings of this study may have broader implications for social work education across the country. Consequently, suggestions are offered to social work educators, as conveyors of social work knowledge, skills, and values, to ensure that students undergo a memorable and hitch-free practicum education.

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Authors
Amadasun, S.
Affiliations
University of Benin (NG)
Corresponding author
Amadasun, Solomon
ORCID
Amadasun, Solomon
Venue
Social Work Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2020-06-01
Volume
40
Issue
2
Pages
229-243
ISSN
  • 0261-5479 (ISSN-L)
  • 1470-1227
DOI
10.1080/02615479.2020.1771300
OpenAlex
W3033199459
Cited by
16
References
0
Citations by year
2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 2 · 2020: 5
FWCI
6.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by
Locations
  • Social Work Education (publishedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Social Work Education and Practice
  • Social Sciences › Education › Higher Education and Employability
  • Social Sciences › Education › Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Keywords
field practice, practicum, social work students, student reflection, professional identity, Nigeria

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