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Direct linkJames W. Drisko – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2025
The rise of AI generated texts offers promise but creates new challenges for social work teaching. A recent survey found that 89% of higher education students used AI on their homework. AI generated text may be difficult to distinguish from a student's own work, yet are being submitted as the student's own work. This poses new challenges to…
Descriptors: Plagiarism, Social Work, Counselor Training, Artificial Intelligence
Horton, E. Gail; Diaz, Naelys – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2011
Although writing is of great importance to effective social work practice, many students entering social work education programs experience serious academic difficulties related to writing effectively and thinking critically. The purpose of this article is to present an introductory social work course that integrates Writing Across the Curriculum…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Writing Across the Curriculum, Work Study Programs, Social Work
Loya, Melody Aye; Cuevas, Mo – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2010
Teaching about racism creates challenging issues for educators and students alike. Using experiential learning and a public-access curriculum to teach about racism and social inequality, graduate and undergraduate students participated in this elective course. The hybrid "minimester" course focused on affective responses to classroom activities,…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Writing Assignments, Elective Courses, Class Activities
Walmsley, Christopher; Birkbeck, Jane – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2006
An autobiographical writing assignment given to fourth-year BSW students is described and evaluated. Its purpose is to encourage students to reflect upon their life experience and identify significant values and life principles embedded in their personal narrative, and explore these as a foundation for social work practice. The limitations of…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Personal Narratives, Values Education, Social Work
Comerford, Susan A. – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2004
This article describes an autobiographical writing assignment completed by students and faculty that is shared in an off-site retreat. It highlights an approach to learning about human diversity that blends affective and behavioral approaches with more traditional cognitive methods. It supports the interrogation of student and instructor…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Off Campus Facilities, Personal Narratives, Autobiographies
Patterson, Fiona M. – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2004
At a time when increasing numbers of elders need and continue to rely on social work services, it is important to build enthusiasm among students to prepare them for future work with this special population. A three-pronged approach to teaching about aging, which is built on the strengths perspective, critical social construction, and a human…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Teaching Methods, Student Motivation, Older Adults
