Publication Date
1-1-2024
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
International Social Work
DOI
10.1177/00208728241288016
Abstract
Research has identified challenges associated with the implementation of competency-based social work field education in Vietnam. However, there is limited information available from intern supervisors, who have unique perspectives at the crux of social work training and service delivery. An exploratory phenomenological qualitative approach was used to explore their experiences and perceptions through online interviews. Four categories were identified: diverse implementation of a common framework, rudimentary expectations and activities, challenges to implementation, and opportunities for improvement. These findings suggest that a multidimensional approach is needed, including improved collaborations between field agencies and universities to empower students, intern supervisors, and faculty.
Keywords
Agencies, field education, intern supervisors, partnership between universities, social work education, Vietnam
Department
Social Work
Recommended Citation
Megan Aikawa, Meekyung Han, Trang T. Nguyen, Linh Dinh, and Minh Thanh Bui. "Improving Field Education for Social Work in Vietnam: Intern Supervisors’ Perspectives of the Current State and Potential Solutions" International Social Work (2024). https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728241288016
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