Learning social work law: An enquiry-based approach to developing knowledge and skills
- 1 October 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Social Work Education
- Vol. 22 (5) , 479-492
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0261547032000126425
Abstract
This paper, written jointly by tutors and students, discusses an enquiry-based approach to learning and assessing law as part of social work qualifying training in England. It is argued that social work law is an area of learning particularly suited to an approach in which enquiry and analysis skills are promoted through practical problem solving. The paper considers the theoretical rationale for this approach and identifies how this conceptual frame informs the learning and assessment structure. It identifies how students present evidence for assessment of their skill and knowledge development, through both written and verbal submission, and considers the learning outcomes achieved. The paper concludes with an evaluation of the approach as an example of knowledge and skill development through problem solving and reflection.Keywords
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