A Multi‐Program Collaboration in Field Education

Abstract

This paper describes the development of a US‐based field education collaboration among three social work programs that includes: field instructor orientation, continuing education for field instructors, an advisory board, a joint website and database, a field instructor manual and selected joint forms. Benefits, challenges, considerations and strategies will be offered for programs that wish to embark on similar projects.

Keywords:

• Field Education
• Practicum
• Practice Teaching
• Collaboration
• Training

Acknowledgements

This Project was supported by funding provided by the University of Missouri. The paper was presented at the 2002 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee.