Assessment and re-design of learning activities from young social work students' perceptions and experiences: an empirical study on the subject "social work with groups" of the University of Alicante (Spain)

Background. This article aims to incorporate students' visions in the design of learning activities based on an analysis of their perceptions and evaluations of their experience working in small groups carried out in the subject "Social Work with Groups" of a Social Work Program (Univ...

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Published in:Social work education Vol. 39; no. 1; pp. 126 - 143
Main Authors: Domenech-López, Yolanda, Giménez-Bertomeu, Víctor M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.01.2020
Taylor & Francis LLC
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Academic achievement
College students
Data analysis
Educational activities
empirical study
Group work
Learning
Learning activities
Perceptions
Satisfaction
Small groups
Social groups
Social work
Social work education
Social work with groups
Sociodemographics
Students
students' perception
Teaching
Work groups
Spain
ISSN:0261-5479, 1470-1227
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Summary:Background. This article aims to incorporate students' visions in the design of learning activities based on an analysis of their perceptions and evaluations of their experience working in small groups carried out in the subject "Social Work with Groups" of a Social Work Program (University of Alicante, Spain). Method. We followed a quantitative approach, using a survey to collect data. Participants were social work students (n = 69). Univariate and bivariate data analysis was carried out, and we used parametric and non-parametric tests, depending on the group sample size. Results. Students believe that the activity contributes to achievement of learning objectives and skill and content acquisition and consolidation. Global satisfaction with the evaluation system and the activity was adequate. We found some differences by group in terms of associations between perception and satisfaction and some sociodemographic and academic variables. Conclusion. The experience was evaluated positively by the students. The activity design puts students at the center of the teaching and learning process.
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ISSN:0261-5479
1470-1227
DOI:10.1080/02615479.2019.1674800