Journal Articles

Inclusive practice for children with special education needs: Training for social workers

Title:
Inclusive practice for children with special education needs: Training for social workers
Authors:
Source:
Research on Social Work Practice, 32(7), 751-761, 2022
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Year Published:
2022
Education Categories:
- E Special Education
  - EG Inclusive Education
- M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  - MA Professional Education for Teachers
Keywords:
Inclusive Practice Quasi-experimental Design Social Work Training Special Education Needs Stigma Strengths-based Perspective
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
Purpose: The study evaluated the effectiveness of a training program for social workers to reduce their negative perceptions on children with special education needs (SEN), enhance their self-efficacy for inclusive practice, and promote their competencies in helping these children in Hong Kong. Method: A prospective quasi-experimental design was adopted in the evaluation, with 58 social workers (74% females) joining the program (the intervention group) and 39 (56.4% females) who did not join the program (the control group). Results: Participants of the intervention group showed a significant decrease in negative perceptions towards children with SEN and an increase of self-efficacy for inclusive practice and competencies after participating in the program when compared with the control group. Discussion: The study provides encouraging evidence on the effectiveness of a training program for promoting social workers' self-efficacy and competencies for inclusive practice, which is essential for social work intervention for children with SEN. Copyright © 2022 SAGE Publications.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 10497315
DOI:
- 10.1177/10497315221083705
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/02a2113b
Entry Date:
2023-04-11