Impact of COVID-19 on social work field education: Perspectives of Canadian social work students.
Cara AuJulie L DroletVibha KaushikGrant CharlesMonica FrancoJesse HentonMarina HirningSheri M McConnellDavid B NicholasAmanda NickersonJessica OssaisHeather ShentonTamara SussmanGabriela VerdicchioChristine A WalshJayden WickmanPublished in: Journal of social work (London, England) (2023)
Recommendations include an increase in flexibility and accommodations for practicum students, exchanges of promising and wise field education practices, and accessible postsecondary mental health supports. Professional development opportunities should support graduates who missed learning opportunities in their practicum.