A report on teaching and modelling research skills in a classroom setting: Social work students using their learning and experiences to investigate the link between modes of learning delivery and social work core competencies
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Ayallo , Irene
Akbar, Nadia Mary
Burgess, Faith
Celebrin, Ben Francis
Colmore, Melissa Jane
Davis, Jo-Teen Shaunessy Rae
De Veyra Saso ,Jr, Manuel
Dooms, Stella Alex
Faiilagi, Jane
Galvin, Emma Siobhan
Greaves, Renee Chanelle Hinemotu
Guthrie, Olivia Katherine
Hindeshwar, Ashley Shamita
Iefata, Josephine Faaiu Toso
Kent-Ford, Mckayla Joy
Laulu, Brenda Ulalemamae
Leavasa, Tuteru
Leech, Ciara Rose
Malo, Pelenatino Eliza
Masae, Jecheala Lynette Tala
Khel, Farishta Michan
Moore, Kalisha Gay Erina
Narayan, Leila
Petelo, Desmond John
Robson, Gregory Maurice
Russell, Jade Renee
Salt, Tiras Jaran Josiah Lolohea
Sayid, Abdulkarim Ahmed
Sultani, Ahmad Zia
Tasi, Matthew
Tegegne, Kidist Worku
Tomlinson, Lisa Marie Frances
Vea-Malakai, Kalofiama Mei Tonga
Wright, Tyler Ngahuia
Yanez, Courteney Daniela
Akbar, Nadia Mary
Burgess, Faith
Celebrin, Ben Francis
Colmore, Melissa Jane
Davis, Jo-Teen Shaunessy Rae
De Veyra Saso ,Jr, Manuel
Dooms, Stella Alex
Faiilagi, Jane
Galvin, Emma Siobhan
Greaves, Renee Chanelle Hinemotu
Guthrie, Olivia Katherine
Hindeshwar, Ashley Shamita
Iefata, Josephine Faaiu Toso
Kent-Ford, Mckayla Joy
Laulu, Brenda Ulalemamae
Leavasa, Tuteru
Leech, Ciara Rose
Malo, Pelenatino Eliza
Masae, Jecheala Lynette Tala
Khel, Farishta Michan
Moore, Kalisha Gay Erina
Narayan, Leila
Petelo, Desmond John
Robson, Gregory Maurice
Russell, Jade Renee
Salt, Tiras Jaran Josiah Lolohea
Sayid, Abdulkarim Ahmed
Sultani, Ahmad Zia
Tasi, Matthew
Tegegne, Kidist Worku
Tomlinson, Lisa Marie Frances
Vea-Malakai, Kalofiama Mei Tonga
Wright, Tyler Ngahuia
Yanez, Courteney Daniela
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2024-07-18
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Journal Article
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Unitec, Te Pūkenga
Auckland (N.Z.)
Aotearoa
New Zealand
social work students
Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
educational delivery models
research skills
student feedback
social work education
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Unitec courses
Auckland (N.Z.)
Aotearoa
New Zealand
social work students
Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB)
educational delivery models
research skills
student feedback
social work education
COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-
Unitec courses
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
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Ayallo. I., Akbar, N. M., Burgess, F., Celebrin, B. F., Colmore, M. J., Davis, J-T. S. R., De Veyra Saso Jr, M., Dooms, S. A., Faiilagi, J., Galvin, E. S., Greaves, R. C. H., Guthrie, O. K., Hindeshwar, A. S., Iefata, J. F. T., Kent-Ford, M. J., Laulu, B. U., Leavasa, T., Leech, C. R., Malo, P. E., Masae, J. L. T., Khel, F. M., Moore, K. G. E., Narayan, L., Petelo, D. J., Robson, G. M., Russell, J. R., Salt, T. J. J. L., Sayid, A. A., Sultani, A. Z., Tasi, M., Tegegne, K. W., Tomlinson, L. M. F., Vea-Malakai, K. M. T., Wright, T. N., & Yanez, C. D., A report on teaching and modelling research skills in a classroom setting: Social work students using their learning and experiences to investigate the link between modes of learning delivery and social work core competencies, Research report series, 2024(1), 1-39. ISSN 2357-206X https://doi.org/10.34074/rsrp.107
Abstract
In Semester 2 (July–November) 2022, Dr Irene Ayallo collaborated with the students in the Research Methods course in Unitec’s Bachelor of Social Practice to investigate the link between learning delivery modes and students’ ability to demonstrate the Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) core competencies (see Appendix 1). The aim of the project was to teach research skills and, simultaneously, critically analyse whether the shift in learning delivery due to the Covid-19 pandemic could impact the students’ future competencies as social workers in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. The report describes the research design process and presents a literature review, findings from data, and a discussion of the findings. Findings from this research show that the learning environment within which social work education is delivered has changed significantly, provoked by the events during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Rethinking social work education delivery models is inevitable and required in this new environment. Carefully designed flexible delivery models, such as a mix of in-person and online (blended), would be most effective in safeguarding against and minimising learning disruptions without compromising quality. The most impactful delivery model for social work students is characterised by engaging and interactive content, practical activities and group work, increasing and checking retention, clear structure and guidelines, consistency, flexibility, and capability building for staff and students. The extent to which these can be achieved depends on addressing individual student and staff factors, and broader institutional resources, guidelines and policies.
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ePress, Unitec, Te Pūkenga
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https://doi.org/10.34074/rsrp.107
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ePress, Unitec, Te Pūkenga
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