ERIC Number: EJ1474904
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0884-1233
EISSN: EISSN-1540-7349
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A Teaching Model for Social Work Students Who Served in Military Reserves during Wartime
Ruth Maytles1; Shiri Shinan-Altman2; Haya Itzhaky1
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v45 n3 p573-584 2025
The events of October 7 in Israel, during which many civilians were harmed -- some injured and killed, while others were kidnapped -- had a widespread impact on the entire population. Among those affected were students, some of whom were drafted to fight in the Iron Swords War, which erupted in response to these events. Integrating into academic studies during and after reserve duty poses significant challenges across multiple areas. Students had to transition from a structured military environment with clear rules to an academic setting. Furthermore, they grappled with the emotional toll of their combat experiences, including the loss of friends, intense stress, and exposure to life-threatening situations. To address the needs of students serving in reserve duty, we implemented a tailored learning model in the Department of Social Work. This article presents the model, which incorporates key principles such as designated group learning, fostering unit cohesion, establishing a stable and consistent framework, and developing individualized plans. Additionally, the model emphasizes providing support, building personal connections with students, maintaining open communication, and focusing on students' strengths. These principles aim to help students successfully navigate their studies despite the challenges brought on by the war. The model can be applied in future crisis situations.
Descriptors: Social Work, Professional Education, War, Trauma, Student Needs, Trauma Informed Approach, College Students, Veterans, Military Service, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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Author Affiliations: 1School of Social Work, Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College, Jerusalem, Israel; 2The Louis and Gabi Weisfeld School of Social Work, Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel