Director of Resource Development Youth Services INC
One University developed a fully remote macro social work practicum to support online MSW students during COVID-19. This placement emphasized policy practice, research, community organizing, and program evaluation. A program evaluation assessed student engagement and competency development, revealing benefits and challenges.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Attendees will understand the development and implementation of a fully remote macro social work practicum and its role in expanding accessibility for diverse students.
Attendees will be able to analyze key findings from the program evaluation, including student engagement, competency development, and challenges in remote practicum models.
Attendees be able to apply insights from this innovative practicum model to enhance macro social work field education and improve remote practicum experiences in social work programs.
