Jane Cowie
Biographic Data
| ID | 6468747 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jane Cowie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jane |
| FAMILY NAME | Cowie |
| SIGNATURE | COWIE J |
| AFFILIATIONS | UniSA Justice and Society, University of South Australia, Whyalla, South Australia, Australia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1264-1521 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Critically examining assumptions about ‘authentic assessments’ when assessing social work interviewing skills
The notion of authentic assessment has dominated higher education discourse in recent years, including in disciplines such as social work. In this article, we critically examine assumptions behind ‘authentic assessments’ drawing on our experience in employing paid actors and peers in assessing the interviewing skills of postgraduate social work students. While peers have long been used in social work education, the use of paid actors is increasin…
Use of Actors in Simulations for Social Work Education
Purpose: This article reports on a scoping review that synthesized literature over the last 15 years on the use of simulations in social work education and training with the aim of identifying trends and important considerations for teaching and learning. Method: This scoping review covering a total of 44 articles examined the characteristics of publications, the purposes for the use of simulations, the simulated roles, the targets of simulations…
Making Continuing Professional Development Relevant and Accessible in Regional Social Work
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an integral component of quality social work practice (Australian Association of Social Workers, 2013). Despite this, there is a lack of knowledge around the perceived needs and challenges of accessing CPD for rural and regional social work practitioners. This research explored professional development education needs and challenges for rural social work practitioners. The findings revealed an increase…
Making Continuing Professional Development Relevant and Accessible in Regional Social Work
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an integral component of quality social work practice (Australian Association of Social Workers, 2013). Despite this, there is a lack of knowledge around the perceived needs and challenges of accessing CPD for rural and regional social work practitioners. This research explored professional development education needs and challenges for rural social work practitioners. The findings revealed an increase…
Making Continuing Professional Development Relevant and Accessible in Regional Social Work
Continuing professional development (CPD) is an integral component of quality social work practice (Australian Association of Social Workers, 2013). Despite this, there is a lack of knowledge around the perceived needs and challenges of accessing CPD for rural and regional social work practitioners. This research explored professional development education needs and challenges for rural social work practitioners. The findings revealed an increase…
Use of Actors in Simulations for Social Work Education
Purpose: This article reports on a scoping review that synthesized literature over the last 15 years on the use of simulations in social work education and training with the aim of identifying trends and important considerations for teaching and learning. Method: This scoping review covering a total of 44 articles examined the characteristics of publications, the purposes for the use of simulations, the simulated roles, the targets of simulations…
Critically examining assumptions about ‘authentic assessments’ when assessing social work interviewing skills
The notion of authentic assessment has dominated higher education discourse in recent years, including in disciplines such as social work. In this article, we critically examine assumptions behind ‘authentic assessments’ drawing on our experience in employing paid actors and peers in assessing the interviewing skills of postgraduate social work students. While peers have long been used in social work education, the use of paid actors is increasin…
Social Work (3 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (3 works) · Interprofessional Education and Collaboration (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Public relations (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Business (1 work) · Child Abuse and Trauma (1 work) · Clinical social work (1 work) · Continuing professional development (1 work)