Published In

Advances in Social Work

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2015

Subjects

Social work education -- United States, Social Work -- education, Continuing education

Abstract

In the context of rapid change in social work practice related to policy, research findings, and theoretical developments, faculty are challenged to prepare students to engage in lifelong learning, a concept that has not been well-articulated in social work education. This article reports on an exploratory study of students,' social workers,' and field instructors' perspectives and experiences of lifelong learning. Based on focus group discussions, findings reveal the multi-faceted nature of lifelong learning, the personal characteristics and motivations of lifelong learners, and the roles of social work faculty and workplace environments in supporting learning. Implications address the roles of instructors and social work programs in giving students and social workers tools and opportunities to engage in continuous learning and professional growth.

Rights

Copyright © 2015 Advances in Social Work Vol. 16 No. 2 (Fall 2015), 260-275. The article is available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.18060/18407

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DOI

10.18060/18407

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16695

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