The Field Instruction Component in the Administration Concentration: Some Problems and Suggested Remedies

Abstract

The need to prepare social work administrators for the field is now recognized. As schools belatedly mobilize to address this need, there is uncertainty concerning our knowledge base and ability to perform in this area. While these concerns are genuine, there is a wealth of experience in curriculum development that should guide the profession. This paper focuses on the field instruction component of the administration concentration. Problems pertaining to the development of administration placements are identified and special arrangements are suggested to engage them that require a departure from traditional field instruction models and school-agency relationships.