Improving field education for social work in Vietnam

Intern supervisors’ perspectives of the current state and potential solutions

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ID6430906
AuthorsMegan Aikawa (0009-0007-0237-3985, San Jose State University), Meekyung Han (0000-0002-6573-1811, San Jose State University, corresponding author), Nguyễn Thu Trang (0000-0002-6164-6329), Trang T Nguyen (Vietnam National University, Vietnam), Linh Huynh Dinh (0000-0002-7435-1335, Vietnam National University, Vietnam), Minh Thanh Bùi (0000-0002-1129-9867, Vietnam National University, Vietnam)
Year2024
Volume68
Issue1
Pages142-157
Publication date2024-11-15
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0020-8728 • E-ISSN: 1461-7234
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/00208728241288016
OpenAlexW4404418410
LanguageEN
References cited24

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

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