ERIC Number: EJ989250
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
Teaching Notes: Changing the Nature of the Discourse--Teaching Field Seminars Online
Wolfson, Gloria K.; Magnuson, Curtis W.; Marsom, Georgina
Journal of Social Work Education, v41 n2 p355-361 Spr-Sum 2005
This study examines the benefits and challenges of using distributed learning methods for teaching field practice seminars. Over a 3-year period (2000 through 2002), both in-class and online sections were evaluated in terms of meeting learning objectives and student satisfaction with the learning environment. Due to the small number of students involved each year, a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used. As a result of the findings, the decision was made to offer the 4th-year practicum seminar exclusively online. This article reviews the issues, benefits, and constraints of teaching field practice seminars online. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Social Work, Seminars, Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Distance Education, Field Experience Programs, Practicums, Satisfaction, Student Attitudes, Undergraduate Students, Student Surveys, Instructional Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada