ERIC Number: EJ1331953
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 17
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Measuring Social Work Competencies: Comparing Field Instructor, Classroom Instructor, and Student Self-Assessment Competency Ratings
Tajima, Emiko A.; Song, Chiho; Meyers, Marcia K.; Maglalang, Jennifer M.
Journal of Social Work Education, v58 n1 p46-62 2022
Using data from a large full-time social work program, we examine variation within and across three measures of MSW student competency: field instructor ratings, classroom instructor ratings, and student self-assessments through foundation and advanced years. The use of multiple student-level measures with identical wording and parallel response categories allowed analysis at the level of practice behaviors; by rolling up, or combining, these measures, we compared data at the level of competencies. Data reflected increased student competency over time and revealed similarities and notable differences between field and classroom instructor measures and in comparison to student self-assessments. Given the emphasis on competency-based education in social work, it is important to investigate competency assessment and the validity of measures used.
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Social Work, Masters Programs, Graduate Students, Student Evaluation, Teacher Attitudes, Field Experience Programs, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Competency Based Education, Validity, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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