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  • E-connections: Creating online mentoring in social work education

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    Author(s)
    Hemy, Melanie
    McAuliffe, Donna
    Fowler, Jane
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Fowler, Jane
    McAuliffe, Donna A.
    Year published
    2018
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    Abstract
    The prospect of studying for a degree as an external or distance student has unlocked the potential for increasing numbers of students to qualify as social workers. However, undertaking education predominantly online is potentially an isolating experience. This paper documents findings from an online mentoring project trialled with Master of Social Work (MSW qualifying) students which aimed to enhance students' connections with the university and with each other. The project framework was deliberately flexible and relied on a collaborative approach. The project found that MSW students utilise several strategies to build ...
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    The prospect of studying for a degree as an external or distance student has unlocked the potential for increasing numbers of students to qualify as social workers. However, undertaking education predominantly online is potentially an isolating experience. This paper documents findings from an online mentoring project trialled with Master of Social Work (MSW qualifying) students which aimed to enhance students' connections with the university and with each other. The project framework was deliberately flexible and relied on a collaborative approach. The project found that MSW students utilise several strategies to build relationships with each other early in their student careers. Participation in online mentoring was influenced by practical issues, and the students' need or desire for connection with peers, their priorities and communication preferences. Implications for the support of external students are discussed.
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    Journal Title
    Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education
    Volume
    20
    Issue
    2
    Publisher URI
    https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=032371175892080;res=IELHSS
    Copyright Statement
    © 2018 Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. Please refer to the journal's website for access to the definitive, published version.
    Subject
    Teacher and student wellbeing
    Social work
    Professional education and training
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/385362
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