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Student Perspectives On Application Of Theory To Practice In Field Practicums, Anne Marie Scaggs
Student Perspectives On Application Of Theory To Practice In Field Practicums, Anne Marie Scaggs
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The field practicum is designed to offer students the opportunity to integrate knowledge and practice prior to graduation; however, students continue to lack the ability to connect theory to practice within the field practicum. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives of social work students regarding the application of theory to practice within the field practicum. The conceptual framework included concepts of empowerment, empowerment theory, and social constructivism. The research question addressed how social work students at a local university described the issues related to connecting theory to practice within the field …