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Articles

New Field Instructors’ Perceptions of Institutional Supports for their Roles

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Pages 178-189 | Accepted 01 Nov 1991, Published online: 18 Feb 2014
 

Abstract

Evidence indicates that the turnover of field instructors is high, thus threatening the quality and costs of social work education. To determine the factors that contribute to the high turnover rate, the authors surveyed new field instructors. The authors examined the influence of institutional supports offered by the practice setting and by the university on intention to continue and actual continuance, as well as intrinsic rewards and personal issues. The results contribute to an understanding of the career path of field instructors and suggest new short-term strategies to increase retention of field instructors. The authors conclude that the voluntary and somewhat precarious nature of university—agency partnerships for social work education needs to be reconsidered.

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Marion Bogo

The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of David Shewchuk, Research Officer, and Felicity Coulter, Administrative Assistant, in this article.

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