Social Work Education publishes articles of a critical and reflective nature concerned with the theory and practice of social care and social work education at all levels. It presents a forum for international debate on important issues and provides an opportunity for the expression of new ideas and proposals on the structure and content of social care and social work education, training and development. The journal hopes to contribute to fostering critical thinking skills within our student community and so particularly welcomes articles that are challenging, attempt to think through difficult ethical dilemmas, and foster viewpoint diversity and constructive debate.
In this way, the journal makes a vital contribution to the development of educational theory and practice in relation to social work and social care, promoting a set of standards in relation to the written presentation of ideas and experience which reflects the needs and requirements of both practice and education.
In addition to full journal papers which follow the broad conventions of academic journals, we provide the opportunity to submit a different type of paper which is shorter in length and may have a focus on an evolving idea or approach to social work education which may be useable or of great interest to to the social work education community. These papers are called "ideas and actions" and should be 2,500-3,000 words in length. Please see the instructions for authors page for more information about this article type.
It is most important that all contributions reflect social work values.
Promoting Equality and Anti-Oppressive Practice
Editorial Board position statement
The journal aims for the highest standards in its published material. All material submitted to the journal is subject to a process of assessment and evaluation through the Editors, board members, and a group of assessors drawn from a wide range of expertise.
The composition of the Editorial Board encompasses diverse perspectives and vacancies are filled through open recruitment promoting equality of access.
In addition, the assessors and reviewers are actively sought who bring a wide range of perspectives to their assessment of submitted material.
The journal will publish material that reflects the wide constituency of social work education and training. All writings must be congruent with social work values and the journal will not knowingly publish material that is oppressive in content or style.
The Editorial Board will monitor the implementation of this statement.
The Editorial Board welcomes responses to this statement and comments on published material in relation to this position statement.
Statement of Purpose
To publish an interesting, lively and readable journal of a high standard which reflects the wide constituency of social work education and training.
In order to achieve this the journal seeks:
TO ENSURE that all contributions are consistent with social work values;
TO PUBLISH articles of a critical and reflective nature concerned with the theory and practice of social care and social work education at all levels;
TO PROVIDE an opportunity for the expression of new ideas and proposals on the structure and content of social care and social work education, training and development as well as for the exploration of difficult or contentious issues;
TO CONTRIBUTE to the development of educational theory and practice in relation to social work and social care;
TO ENCOURAGE and PROVIDE a forum for debate and disagreement on important issues concerning social care and social work education, training and staff development; and,
TO PROMOTE a set of standards in relation to the written presentation of both ideas and experience which reflects the needs and requirements of both practice and education.
Peer Review Integrity
All research articles in this journal, including those in special issues, special sections, or supplements, have undergone rigorous peer review; this generally involves initial editor screening and anonymized refereeing by at least two independent reviewers.
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Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
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