Improving field education for social work in Vietnam: Intern supervisors’ perspectives of the current state and potential solutions

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

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