Description

This presentation explores central themes in social work education, focusing primarily on Field Instructor training to support the challenges surrounding severe anxiety among Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) students during their field placements. The presentation reviews various components of addressing BSW student anxiety in field education by introducing a systematic literature review, conceptual analysis, and practical application paper.

These papers highlight the critical finding of the necessity of addressing severe anxiety among BSW students during their field placements, along with the lack of sufficient training for field instructors in this area. Learners can expect an overview of Integrating Critical Disability Theory (CDT) and constructionism into school policies, particularly in field instructor training, which holds significant implications for social work, encouraging crucial conversations and promoting inclusive learning environments. Furthermore, applying reflective practice, specifically reflective questions by Todd et al. (2019), engages field instructors in a method that supports students grappling with this struggle.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review challenges and limitations of field instructor training, particularly in addressing severe anxiety among BSW students during their field placements.
2. Review the application of Critical Disability Theory and constructionism in field education programs, including their implications for promoting crucial conversations and inclusive learning environments.
3. Review Todd et al. (2019) reflective questions and integration into field instructor training.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

 

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Melissa Whitaker at melissa.whitaker@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.