Improving field education for social work in Vietnam: Intern supervisors’ perspectives of the current state and potential solutions
Year: 2024
Type: article
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.
Source: International Social Work
Authors: Megan Aikawa, Meekyung Han, Trang T Nguyen, Linh Dinh, Minh Thanh Bui
Institutions: San Jose State University, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Language: English
Subfield: Public Administration
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4404418410