DSW Candidate – Gariy Livshits, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Bridging Academia and Field: Exploring Innovative Strategies for Integrating Theory and Practice in Social Work Graduate Education
DSW Candidate – Gariy Livshits, LMSW, LCAT, CRPA
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Bridging Academia and Field: Exploring Innovative Strategies for Integrating Theory and Practice in Social Work Graduate Education
This capstone project is structured into three sections, contributing to the goal of bridging academia and the field by exploring innovative strategies for integrating theory and practice in social work graduate education. The first section of this project is a systematic literature review that evaluates innovative approaches to delivering information to graduate students by focusing on creative teaching methods, common challenges faced by educators, and various delivery systems utilized in social work education.
The second part of the project is a conceptual paper that seeks to understand how information delivery can be improved through the application of community practice and learning theories. This section examines relevant theoretical frameworks, particularly experiential learning theory and community of practice theory.
The final section of the project is a practice application paper that proposes innovative techniques for presenting and delivering information to graduate social work students. This paper includes various elements, such as preparation activities for the LMSW exam, curriculum development strategies, and the integration of advanced technologies like virtual reality and practice simulations. Together, these three sections comprehensively examine creative and innovative approaches to information delivery in graduate education.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Understand the Importance of Theory-Practice Integration – Participants will explore the value of bridging theoretical frameworks and field practice to prepare graduate social work students for real-world challenges.
- Identify Innovative Teaching and Learning Strategies – Participants will learn about creative pedagogical approaches and methods that enhance the integration of theory and practice in social work education.
- Assess the Impact of Innovative Strategies – Participants will evaluate the effectiveness of innovative strategies in fostering critical thinking, professional competence, and readiness for practice among social work students.
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 Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
