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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009
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Distance Education Programs in Social Work: Current and Emerging Trends
Vernon, Robert; Vakalahi, Halaevalu; Pierce, Dean; Pittman-Munke, Peggy; Adkins, Lynn Frantz
Journal of Social Work Education, v45 n2 p263-276 Spr-Sum 2009
This article reports on current and emerging trends in the use of distance education technologies in social work education. Areas studied include the extent of distance education programs, curricular areas covered, technologies used, pedagogical approaches, intentions for degree-program development, sources of pressure to adopt distance education technologies, and policy issues. Results are given for BSW and MSW programs. (Contains 7 tables.)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Program Development, Social Work, Educational Trends, Trend Analysis, Teaching Methods, Educational Technology, Educational Policy, Graduate Study, Undergraduate Study, Curriculum Development, Surveys, Online Courses
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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