A Report on Teaching and Modelling Research Skills in a Classroom Setting: Social Work Students Using Their Learning and Experiences to Investigate the Link Between Modes of Learning Delivery and Social Work Core Competencies

Irene Ayallo; Nadia Mary Akbar; Faith Burgess; Ben Francis Celebrin; Melissa  Jane Colmore; Jon-Teen Shaunessy Rae Davis; Manuel De Veyra Saso Jr; Stella Alex Dooms; Jane Faiilagi; Emma Siobhan Galvin; Renee Chanelle Hinemotu Greaves; Olivia Katherine Guthrie; Ashley Shamita Hindeshwar; Josephine Faaiu Toso Iefata; Mckayla Joy Kent-Ford; Brenda Ulalemamae Laulu; Tuteru Leavasa; Ciara Rose Leech; Pelenatino Eliza Malo; Jecheala Lynette Tala Masae; Farishta Michan Khel; Kalisha Gay Erina Moore; Leila Narayan; Desmond John Petelo; Gregory Maurice Robson; Jade Renee Russell; Tiras  Jaran Josiah Lolohea Salt; Abdulkarim Ahmed Sayid; Ahmad Zia Sultani; Matthew Tasi; Kidist Worku Tegegne; Lisa Marie Frances Tomlinson; Kalofiama Mei Tonga VeaMalakai; Tyler Ngahuia Wright; Courteney Daniela  Yanez

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A Report on Teaching and Modelling Research Skills in a Classroom Setting: Social Work Students Using Their Learning and Experiences to Investigate the Link Between Modes of Learning Delivery and Social Work Core Competencies

Irene Ayallo, Nadia Mary Akbar, Faith Burgess, Ben Francis Celebrin, Melissa Jane Colmore, Jon-Teen Shaunessy Rae Davis, Manuel De Veyra Saso Jr, Stella Alex Dooms, Jane Faiilagi, Emma Siobhan Galvin, …

Unitec ePress Research Report Series, Vol.2024(1)

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18/07/2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34074/rsrp.107

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In Semester 2 (July–November) 2022, Dr Irene Ayallo collaborated with the students in the Research Methods course in Unitec’s Bachelor of Social Practice to investigate the link between learning delivery modes and students’ ability to demonstrate the Aotearoa New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) core competencies (see Appendix 1). The aim of the project was to teach research skills and, simultaneously, critically analyse whether the shift in learning delivery due to the Covid-19 pandemic could impact the students’ future competencies as social workers in the Aotearoa New Zealand context. The report describes the research design process and presents a literature review, findings from data, and a discussion of the findings. Findings from this research show that the learning environment within which social work education is delivered has changed significantly, provoked by the events during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Rethinking social work education delivery models is inevitable and required in this new environment. Carefully designed flexible delivery models, such as a mix of in-person and online (blended), would be most effective in safeguarding against and minimising learning disruptions without compromising quality. The most impactful delivery model for social work students is characterised by engaging and interactive content, practical activities and group work, increasing and checking retention, clear structure and guidelines, consistency, flexibility, and capability building for staff and students. The extent to which these can be achieved depends on addressing individual student and staff factors, and broader institutional resources, guidelines and policies.

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Title: A Report on Teaching and Modelling Research Skills in a Classroom Setting: Social Work Students Using Their Learning and Experiences to Investigate the Link Between Modes of Learning Delivery and Social Work Core Competencies
Creators: Irene Ayallo - Southern Cross University, Faculty of Health
Nadia Mary Akbar
Faith Burgess
Ben Francis Celebrin
Melissa Jane Colmore
Jon-Teen Shaunessy Rae Davis
Manuel De Veyra Saso Jr
Stella Alex Dooms
Jane Faiilagi
Emma Siobhan Galvin
Renee Chanelle Hinemotu Greaves
Olivia Katherine Guthrie
Ashley Shamita Hindeshwar
Josephine Faaiu Toso Iefata
Mckayla Joy Kent-Ford
Brenda Ulalemamae Laulu
Tuteru Leavasa
Ciara Rose Leech
Pelenatino Eliza Malo
Jecheala Lynette Tala Masae
Farishta Michan Khel
Kalisha Gay Erina Moore
Leila Narayan
Desmond John Petelo
Gregory Maurice Robson
Jade Renee Russell
Tiras Jaran Josiah Lolohea Salt
Abdulkarim Ahmed Sayid
Ahmad Zia Sultani
Matthew Tasi
Kidist Worku Tegegne
Lisa Marie Frances Tomlinson
Kalofiama Mei Tonga VeaMalakai
Tyler Ngahuia Wright
Courteney Daniela Yanez
Publication Details: Unitec ePress Research Report Series, Vol.2024(1)
Publisher: Unitec ePress
Identifiers: 991013210013602368
Academic Unit: Faculty of Health
Language: English
Resource Type: Report

A Report on Teaching and Modelling Research Skills in a Classroom Setting: Social Work Students Using Their Learning and Experiences to Investigate the Link Between Modes of Learning Delivery and Social Work Core Competencies

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