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Current trends in academic social work training -- a narrative review
Current trends in academic social work training -- a narrative review

Author(s): Radu-Mihai Dumitrescu, Adrian-Nicolae DAN
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Social development
Published by: Asociatia pentru Dezvoltare si promovare socio-economica Catalactica
Keywords: social work education; new trends; curriculum; interdisciplinary approach; innovation; digitisation; social responsibility;

Summary/Abstract: Undergraduate social work education is evolving through the integration of social responsibility, holistic student support, educational partnerships and the use of digital technologies. Programmes emphasise social justice and a culture of non-violence, ensuring adequate professional and ethical training. Psychological and social support becomes a priority for student success, and collaboration with employers and alumni helps improve training. The digitalisation of education, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, offers new opportunities for teaching and learning. Review-type analyses can provide insight into current trends in university training programmes. The present research, although limited in scope, manages to identify a number of key directions for academic training in social work.

  • Issue Year: XXV/2025
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 94-113
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English
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