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Harnessing New Technology and Simulated Role Plays for Enhanced Engagement and Academic Success in Online Social Work Education

Flaherty, Hanni B., Henshaw, Lisa A., Lee, Soohyoung Rain, Herrera, Carolina, Whitney, Kate, Auerbach, Charles, Beckerman, Nancy L.·2025·Studies in Clinical Social Work: Transforming Practice, Education and Research
DOI 10.1080/28376811.2025.2517025
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This study examines the impact of computer-based simulated role plays on the self-efficacy of Master of Social Work (MSW) students in online learning environments. As virtual education becomes more common, maintaining experiential learning remains a key challenge in social work training. To address this, a longitudinal, experimental study was conducted with 155 MSW students enrolled in synchronous and asynchronous courses. Students were assigned to either a control group receiving standard instruction or an intervention group that completed computer-based simulations through Simucase®, a platform featuring interactive, computer-based client scenarios. Pre- and posttest measures assessed changes in students’ self-efficacy related to clinical skills. Findings revealed that students in the simulation group experienced a statistically significant increase in self-efficacy compared to the control group. These results suggest that computer-based simulations can effectively promote confidence and competence in online clinical training. Incorporating these tools into online MSW curricula offers a practical strategy for enhancing engagement and replicating the benefits of in-person experiential learning in digital settings.

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Authors
Flaherty, H. B., Henshaw, L. A., Lee, S. R., Herrera, C., Whitney, K., Auerbach, C., & Beckerman, N. L.
Affiliations
  • Yeshiva University (US)
  • Simucase, LLC
Corresponding author
Flaherty, Hanni B.
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Venue
Studies in Clinical Social Work: Transforming Practice, Education and Research
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2025-06-08
Volume
95
Issue
3-4
Pages
397-421
ISSN
  • 2837-6811 (ISSN-L)
  • 2837-682X
DOI
10.1080/28376811.2025.2517025
OpenAlex
W4411131642
Cited by
1
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1
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2025: 1
FWCI
1.66
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • Studies in Clinical Social Work Transforming Practice Education and Research (publishedVersion)
  • Routledge eBooks (publishedVersion)
Funders
Yeshiva University
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Public Administration › Social Work Education and Practice
  • Social Sciences › Education › Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences › Education › Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
Keywords
computer simulation, self-efficacy, online social work education, master of social work students, experiential learning, clinical skills training, student engagement

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