International Social Work Practicum in Gerontology: An Example of a Taiwan-US Partnership

作為促進臺灣社會工作教育國際化的一項新興項目，臺灣大學社會工作學系碩士班提供MSW學生至紐約老人機構國際實習的計畫自2006年起舉行，由臺灣大學社會工作學系與美國老人生活照顧機構合辦。本研究為一小型探索性研究，於2010年深度訪問美國實習機構主管2人、實習督導3人，及歷年參與此機構實習學生共4人，訪談資料逐字稿參考紮根理論進行分析。本研究為檢視此實習計畫至今之過程與實際效益。結果顯示，國際實習的核心概念是整合。學生能融入實務與在地生活、詳細的事前規劃，以及主辦與合作單位專責的實習聯絡人，是提升學生國際實習方案成果的關鍵因素。研究者認為，透過國際實習沉浸在跨文化的社會工作領域之實踐經驗，使學生更加能夠整合社會工作的知識、價值觀和思辨力。然而，社工學生國際培訓資源相較其他學系學生而言是相當短缺的，研究者建議，為培育具有國際觀的社工人才，急需爭取更多資源投入國際社會工作實習。

關鍵字

國際社會工作；老人社會工作實習；全球化；社會工作課程設計；社會工作教育

並列摘要

A pioneer international practicum in gerontology offered to MSW students from Taiwan was initiated by a Taiwan-US partnership in 2006. This study examines the process and outcomes of this practicum. In depth interviews were conducted to two US field agency administrators, three field supervisors, and four MSW students in 2010. Data analysis applies grounded theory. Results indicate that integration is the core of international practicum. Immersion, detailed planning and liaison persons are key components to maximize students' learning. The authors assert that immersion in cross-cultural social work practice enables students to synthesize knowledge, values, and critical thinking. However, with the shortage of resources for international training, the authors suggest that budget allocation for international social work education be given increased priority.

並列關鍵字

international social work ； social work practicum ； globalization ； social work curriculum design ； social work education

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International Social Work Practicum in Gerontology: An Example of a Taiwan-US Partnership

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