Back to Search Start Over

Inclusive Practice for Children with Special Education Needs: Training for Social Workers.

Authors :
Leung, Janet T.Y.
Yew, Daisy C.S.
Kwok, Karen Y.K.
Kwok, Lydia M.H.
Chua, Vincent W.T.
Source :
Research on Social Work Practice. Oct2022, Vol. 32 Issue 7, p751-761. 11p.
Publication Year :
2022

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10497315
Volume :
32
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Research on Social Work Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
158934327
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315221083705