Contemporary Practicum Issues: An Online Update
In 2015, Marion Bogo published a seminal article highlighting contemporary issues in practicum education, which is recognized as the signature pedagogy in social work education (Bogo, 2015). As Professor Bogo’s former doctoral student and collaborator (Bogo & Dill, 2008; Dill & Bogo, 2009), I am deeply influenced by her scholarship and committed to advancing its contemporary application. However, the educational landscape has transformed significantly since Bogo’s publication, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid transition to online education across higher education has diversified instructional modalities, which now include synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid formats. Previously reluctant to embrace online methods, social work educators now recognize their potential to engage underserved populations, including students from remote areas, working adults, and individuals preferring self-paced learning.
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