COVID-19 and field education in Australia: exploring the use of simulation. Issue 4 (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jefferies, Gerard; Davis, Cindy; Mason, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: Asia Pacific journal of social work and development. Volume 31:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 302
• Page End: 307
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Simulation -- social work -- technology -- field education -- COVID-19; Social service -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Social service -- Asia -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 361.3
• DOI: 10.1080/02185385.2021.1945951
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0218-5385

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Given the change in social work education due to COVID-19, the use of simulation within social work field education provides a strategy to assist with skill development and training. The purpose of this study was to explore how simulation was utilised during COVID-19. A mixed-methods online survey was sent to social work academics and field educators within Australia (n = 33). Barriers to using simulation included costs, lack of expertise, technology, concerns regarding the limiting of student's real-world practice opportunities and accreditation issues. The inclusion of simulation in field education has promise in skill development and allows student exposure to complex scenarios.