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Author:

LYMBERY Mark E. F.;

Title:

Negotiating the contradictions between competence and creativity in social work education.

Reference:

Journal of Social Work, 3(1), April 2003, pp.99-117

ISSN paper:

1468-0173

ISSN online:

1741-296X

Abstract:

Social work education in the United Kingdom has been dominated by a competence-based frame of reference, which has proved to be inadequate in preparing social workers for the professional judgements that have to be applied in practice. At the same time the concept of reflective practice, which emphasizes the need for professionals to demonstrate creativity in their practice, has gained currency. This article explores the possibility of reconciling the two principles of competence and creativity within social work education. The article concludes that it is possible to see competence as a necessary stage to the development of the level of creativity that should characterize highly skilled social work practice. This implies the need for more systematic development of post-qualifying education that is directly aimed at the enhancement of practitioners' creativity.  This recognition needs to inform the strategic development of qualifying and post-qualifying education in the future, both in the UK and internationally.

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Format:

article;

Topics:

evidence-based practice; post qualifying education; professional role; reflective practice; risk; social work education;

Content Type:

research review;

Treatment:

theoretical;

Country/Region:

United Kingdom;

Record ID:

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