ABSTRACT

The long-recognized disconnect between research and practice is reflected by social work students who often report significant apprehension about their research classes, likely at least in part because of a poor understanding of the research–practice interface and an unfamiliarity with larger professional social change initiatives like the Grand Challenges for Social Work. To counter this disconnect, this study showcases a successful model for BSW research courses that provides students with opportunities to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice through original, empirical, student-led, field-based research projects that are explicitly applied to the Grand Challenges. Drawing on student reflections, the study provides a useful exemplar of how a BSW research course can shape students’ understanding of the role of research in practice that supports the even larger goal of contributing to the profession’s impact on social problems and its role in social change.

摘要

研究与实践之间长期以来公认的脱节反映在社会工作专业的学生身上，他们经常报告说他们对研究课程有很大的担忧，这可能至少部分是因为对研究-实践界面的理解不足以及对更大的专业社会变革计划不熟悉比如社会工作的大挑战。为了应对这种脱节，本研究展示了 BSW 研究课程的成功模型，该模型通过明确应用的原创、实证、学生主导、基于实地的研究项目，为学生提供了参与实践知情研究和研究知情实践的机会到大挑战。借鉴学生的思考，