Reports

Learning objects are bite-sized digital learning resources designed to tackle the e-learning adoption problem by virtue of their scale, adaptability, and interoperability. The learning object approach advocates the creation of small e-learning resources rather than whole courses: resources that can be mixed and matched; used in a traditional or online learning environment; and adapted for reuse in other discipline areas and in other countries.

The document provides guidance for those involved in higher education to promote the involvement of service users and carers in the education of social work students.

Preliminary findings of a study of practice-related research activity within social work agencies.

Dr Ogilvie-Whyte reports on the existing evidence base supporting (or otherwise) the effectiveness of specialist training and education in child care and protection social work, particularly as it impacts on professional practice and outcomes for abused and neglected children.

The Key Capabilities (KC) in Child Care and Protection are designed to allow students within social work degree programmes to map their specific learning in this area whilst achieving the more generic Standards in Social Work Education (SiSWE). The KCs further allow social work students to evidence their learning in child care and protection by their progress being assessed at the mid and end points of the programme.

An article in two parts exploring the possible uses of web 2.0 technologies to support the informal learning of social work and social care workers.

We live in an age where efficacy is a key issue, particularly in respect of the use of public funds. A poor evidence base underpinning policy or practice is, therefore, a vulnerability that should be avoided.

This discussion document on continuing professional development (CPD), commissioned by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), marks an important step in workforce development for the social services sector in Scotland.

Social Work Graduate Fast Track Scheme Evaluation Report 2006.

Social Work Graduate Fast Track Scheme. Evaluation Report 2006. Executive Summary.