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Programmes in Social Care: A Comparison between the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Ireland. Educational and Psychological Interactions, No. 118.

Authors :
Lund Univ., Malmo (Sweden). Dept. of Educational and Psychological Research.
Hallstedt, Pelle
Hogstrom, Mats
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

This comparative study of social care programs at four European colleges in Nijmegen (Netherlands), Malmo (Sweden), Sligo (Ireland), and Lillehammer (Norway) looks at whether graduates from one country would be qualified to work in social care in the other countries. The report is based on analysis of data from official documents, questionnaires completed by students, interviews with administrators and teachers, and visits to the colleges. It contains a general description of each of the four colleges, a comparison of their curriculum timetables, and analyses of their curricula. Also included are sections analyzing student background data and goals; educational goals as expressed by staff; comparisons of curricula and student goals versus staff goals; comparisons of differences in practicum training; and an analysis of the compatibility of the different programs. The study showed that although the programs were fairly compatible, there were some differences; ranging from length of program (168 weeks at Nijmegen to 99 weeks at Sligo), to more stress on action and client need at Nijmegen, to a greater emphasis on theory at Malmo. Two student questionnaires and a list of interviewees are appended. (Contains 42 references.) (CH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0070-9263
Database :
ERIC
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
ED408900
Document Type :
Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires