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Inclusivity, process and product in writing for European social work education
- Authors:
- FROST Elizabeth, CAMPANINI Annamaria
- Journal article citation:
- European Journal of Social Work, 8(3), September 2005, pp.317-322.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In 2004 the EU funded ‘European Social Work: Commonalities and Differences’ Thematic Network produced an edited volume on pan-European social work. This project is the first of its kind to include contributions from all regions of the EU, represented by original first-hand chapters from a total of 24 countries. This paper firstly considers the Thematic Network as a context for advancing social work education. It then examines some of the process factors involved in such a multi-cultural project, including issues of gender, inclusivity, academic status and ‘voice’. Finally the findings of the project are briefly considered. The paper reflects on the differences that including perspectives from previously neglected regions, such as Central and Eastern Europe, make to current ideas about European commonalities, for example, in relation to shared histories and ideologies.
European and international perspectives in British social work education: some past developments and future prospects
- Author:
- LYONS Karen
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 9(2), 2002, pp.1-9.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Reviews some of the developments and considers some of the implications of wider trends for future European and international thinking and activities in the field of professional education and practice.
The fruits of a European partnership
- Authors:
- ADAMS Adrian, SHARDLOW Steven
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 9(2), 2002, pp.50-55.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Outlines the on-going collaborative work of a multinational group of social work educators funded by the Socrates Programme of the European Social Fund. The achievements of the partnership include contributing to a series of symposia on the role of social work in public health systems and development of a Masters Programme in European Social Work which aims to provide a unified programme operating across European Higher Educational Institutions leading to a common Award.
Trends in social work and social work education across Europe: a joint NISW-CCETSW workshop
- Authors:
- CONNELLY Naomi, STUBBS Paul
- Publisher:
- National Institute for Social Work
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report of a two day seminar considering trends and issues in social work education arising from working in Europe, both the European Union, the countries of former Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union.
International handbook on social work education
- Authors:
- WATTS Thomas D., ELLIOTT Doreen, MAYADAS Nazneen S
- Publisher:
- Greenwood Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 470p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Westport, CT
Describes the state of social work education throughout the world. It reflects the global nature not only of social problems but of the functions served by the social work profession. Also discusses the discovery by Eastern European countries of social work and its methods of professional preparation as a positive force for social betterment. Includes chapters on United States, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, and a comparative and international overview.
British social work education and Europe: views from an ERASMUS network
- Author:
- DAVIS Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 2(1), 1995, pp.50-55.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Based on experience gained through an ERASMUS network, identifies five themes which have emerged from European partners experience of the UK social work education system: selection for social work education and training, the academic status of DipSW (Birmingham offers a qualifying Masters in Social Work as well as part time and full time Masters and PhD); agency influence and social work education and training; competence-based practice assessment; anti-discrimination and social work education and training.
Social work education and training in Europe and the Bologna process
- Author:
- LABONTE-ROSET Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work and Society: International Online Journal, 2(1), 2004, Online only
- Publisher:
- University of Bielefeld
A short review of the last three decades shows that social work programmes have developed similarly in (almost) all European countries, both in terms of structural and content-related characteristics. This article focuses on the following aspects: Increased academic focus of training, Generalist programme, International/European orientation. Increased academic focus means that social work programmes have been established at uni-versities or comparable higher education institutions, such as universities of applied sciences. The only exception is France where the approximately 150, generally fairly small colleges and the 14 larger instituts regionaux have a hybrid position between vocational colleges and universities and are roughly comparable to academies.
Characteristics and perspectives of contemporary educational programmes for social workers
- Authors:
- URBANC Kristina, BRANICA Vanja
- Journal article citation:
- Ljetopis Studijskog Centra Socijalnog Rada, 10(1), 2003, pp.21-43.
- Publisher:
- University of Zagreb
- Place of publication:
- Zagreb
As social work is increasingly becoming a profession based on human rights (establishment, study, implementation, protection, improvement), the focus of many programmes are those areas which, due to the integration process, are being transformed into global challenges of practice. On the local level the social circumstances of a particular community are under the influence of globalisation, international politics, international communication, closeness and co-operation. The characteristics and greatness of social issues (poverty, deprivation, social exclusion, discrimination, exile, etc.) are also under the influence of global events. Therefore contemporary social work studies are evermore directed towards the 'international' components in their programmes, attempting to train future social workers for dealing with new problems of individuals, groups and communities. Presents the basic traditions of social work development in some European countries as well as the educational programmes (curricula) for social workers emerging from those traditions. Comments on common characteristics and differences. [Article in Croatian.]
The control of British social work education: European comparisons
- Authors:
- LYMBERY Mark, et al
- Journal article citation:
- European Journal of Social Work, 3(3), November 2000, pp.269-282.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The Diploma in Social Work (DipSw) was introduced into Britain as the new professional qualification for Social Workers. It embodied highly prescriptive control from the validating body, the Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW), and also increased social work agencies' power to define the structure and content of social work education. In particular, it is marked by an attempt to define specific competences that a social worker must be able to demonstrate at the point of qualification. Information gained through an Erasmus/Socrates network involving four other European countries indicates that social work education appears to be less heavily regulated in these countries. This article identifies the different models that characterise the welfare systems of the different countries and discusses the particular features of British social policy which have contributed to the increase in regulation in this country.
The European Association of Schools of Social Work Social Work Educators. (EASSW)
- Author:
- LABONTE-ROSET Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 7(2), 2000, pp.45-46.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Describes how EASSW, the European independent branch of IASSW (International Association of Schools of Social Work established 1928), brings together schools, universities, institutions and individuals supporting social work education from all over Europe.