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Understanding Writing Challenges Of Rural Msw Students: Preparing Students For Ethical Practice, Jennifer A. Shadik, Sarah B. Garlington, Terry Cluse-Tolar, Glenn Abraham

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

This study explores the attitudes and reflections of rural MSW students regarding writing. Twenty-seven students completed the modified Writing-to-learn Attitudes Survey (WTLAS). Fourteen completed an open-ended reflection where they were asked to assess their strengths and challenges in writing, as well as strategies for improvement. Results of WTLAS indicated students were anxious about writing, had difficulty organizing their thoughts, presenting their ideas clearly, and had little confidence in their writing. Results of the writing reflection indicated students were able to identify multiple challenges and strengths as well as means to remedy shortcomings. Qualitative analysis indicated the most frequent challenges were: …

Learning Outside The Box: How To Incorporate An Experiential Service-Learning Project Encompassing Implicit And Explicit Curriculum In Rural Areas, Kimberly M. Wickersham

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

The theoretical basis of this teaching pedagogy combines infusion methodology with experiential learning. The infusion method addresses two areas which faculty specifically wanted to include: critical thinking and problem-solving skills. A comparable project by Young, Lee and Kovacs (2016) also used experiential learning and stated, “university student engagement in service-learning type activities has been shown to have an impact on students’ beliefs, attitudes, and values, particularly related to working with older adults”. (p. 2) As a measurement of explicit curricula and core competencies, the students developed a portfolio with content prescribed to meet CSWE EPAS 1-9. The portfolio may also …

Review Of Dreams Derailed: Undocumented Youths In The Trump Era, Carleen A. Simpson

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Review of Dreams Derailed: Undocumented Youths in the Trump Era

Teaching Msw Students Suicide Assessment, Intervention, And Postvention In Rural Areas, Aisling Del Quest, Randall Nedegaard

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

This teaching note argues the need for enhanced suicide assessment and intervention training for MSW students preparing for rural social work practice. A detailed outline of a suicide elective course is presented, addressing rural specific challenges. After course completion, students (N = 49) reported feeling better prepared to work with suicidal clients and better able to conduct an accurate assessment and suggest appropriate interventions.

Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2016 (Volume 8, Number 1)

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2016 (Special Issue, Volume 8, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Fall 2015 (Volume 7, Number 2)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2015 (Volume 7, Number 2)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2015 (Volume 7, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2015 (Volume 7, Number 1: Special Issue)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2014 (Volume 6, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Fall 2014 (Volume 6, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2013 (Volume 5, Number 1)

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Contemporary Rural Social Work - 2013 (Volume 5, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Fall 2012 (Volume 4, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Fall 2011 (Volume 3, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Fall 2011 (Volume 3, Number 1)

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Contemporary Rural Social Work - Fall 2011 (Volume 3, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Spring 2010 (Volume 2, Number 1)

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Contemporary Rural Social Work - Spring 2010 (Volume 2, Number 1)

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Contemporary Rural Social Work - Spring 2009 (Volume 1, Number 1)

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Contemporary Rural Social Work - Spring 2009 (Volume 1, Number 1)

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