Used nationwide data to examine how schools assess educational outcomes and integrate evaluation data into master's of social work (MSW) program and curriculum development. Also identifies key difficulties which programs report having encountered in addressing the Council on Social Work Education's former Evaluative Standards 1.4 and 1.5…

Examined the reliability and validity of a measure to evaluate social work students' field performance. Results demonstrated a consistent factor structure with excellent internal consistency; however, there was inadequate consistency between ratings of individual students in their first and second field education experiences. Scores wee…

Surveyed master's of social work (MSW) students about their attitudes regarding the efficacy and ethics of online psychotherapeutic services (e-therapy). Perceptions varied considerably, but there was a moderately strong association between the belief that the ethical requirements of practice can be met online and positive attitudes about the…

Examines current ethical guidelines affecting the use of videoconferencing in the supervision of social work students nationally and internationally. Suggests protocols to address ethical and professional practice issues that are likely to arise as a result of using videoconferencing to conduct supervision across international borders. (EV)

Examines the ways in which social work educators who are interested in Web technology but not expert in its applications can use the World Wide Web. Current opportunities and challenges in integrating technology into social work education are discussed, and future directions in the use of technology are explored. (EV)

Developed and tested the Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale, which assesses social workers' confidence regarding a broad range of social work tasks. Pre-post data from two cohorts of social work students showed significant positive change in MSW students' self-efficacy, suggesting a new approach to outcomes assessment in social work education. (EV)

This longitudinal study found that 12 of 61 doctoral faculties in social work were responsible for 43 percent of journal articles published. Their publication rates appeared to accelerate in the 1990s and correlated positively with measures of program size and longevity. When all variables were controlled, perceived academic quality of MSW…

Analyzes disability theory and content in the social work curriculum and advances a theoretically expansive approach to disability that is consistent with social work's commitment to diversity and the elimination of oppression. Suggests shifting disability content from an emphasis on individual deficiency toward addressing disability as the…

A survey of master's-level social work and counseling students found that a small minority (6.5 percent) expressed intolerant attitudes toward lesbians and gay men, and that predictors of acceptance included religion, race, sexual orientation, gender, and academic degree sought. Attitudes for which at least 15 percent of the sample expressed…

A survey of U.S. and Canadian master of social work programs found that most (68.5 percent) reported policies requiring disclosure of student status during fieldwork, and most directors supported this position. Recommends that all programs have such a policy. (EV)

Through survey and focus group data, examined student discomfort in social work courses, reasons for self-censorship, and solutions to self-censorship. Found that general classroom factors (being too shy or being unprepared), not political correctness, were more likely to be reasons for self-censorship. Solutions focused on the faculty's role in…

Developed Web-based exercises designed to promote interaction in a distance education environment to test the hypothesis that instructional technology offers opportunities to promote mutual aid among students. A student survey uncovered various issues in the application of mutual aid in a distance education course. (EV)

In a telephone survey 18 new social work educators responded to questions about their perceptions of mentoring in their first years as faculty members. Found that they believe mentoring relationships provide them with multiple benefits, including improved teaching and research performance. Also identified several factors important to the success…

Considers the use of cultural images and symbols of Native Americans to reflect, interpret, and justify the westward expansion of the United States. Seldom overtly racist, paintings and lithographs of the time often presented a benign and romantic vision of the West. Includes suggested teaching ideas. (MJP)

Presents two composite and contrasting cases of how elementary school children are taught history. One student receives instruction heavily slanted toward institutional political history, while the other learns these concepts incorporated throughout social history illustrated with different types of learning activities. Suggests workable…