Associate Director/Associate Professor Simmons University
This session teaches strategies for expanding macro-level field education placement opportunities through non-traditional interprofessional partnerships. It explores research on the impact of interprofessional practice on learning outcomes, practical collaboration models, and strategies to build community partnerships. Attendees will gain insights into creating sustainable, innovative partnerships for meaningful macro-level placements.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Recognize the impact of macro-level field education experiences on student learning, professional development, and community engagement.
Determine actionable strategies to expand access to meaningful internships through the development of sustainable interdisciplinary partnerships that advance social justice and build equity in social work education.
Develop field education approaches that integrate interprofessional macro social work learning environments with accessible and inclusive placement partnerships to meet the needs of a diverse student body.
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