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A Study on the Field Practicum Experiences and Improvements for Adult Learners in Social Welfare

성인학습자의 사회복지현장실습 경험과 개선에 관한 연구

  • Jin-Seop Lim (Dept. of Child and Social Welfare, Andong National University) ;
  • Na-Rae Bae (Dept. of Social Welfare, Konyang Cyber University)
  • 임진섭 (국립안동대학교 아동사회복지학부 사회복지전공) ;
  • 배나래 (건양사이버대학교 사회복지학과)
  • Received : 2024.08.20
  • Accepted : 2024.09.21
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

This study analyzes the field practicum experiences of adult learners in social welfare and discusses areas for improvement. The field practicum is an essential process and training course for becoming a social worker. Through the practicum experience, learners gain a valuable opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings and understand their future roles as prospective social workers. However, if the field practicum does not adequately reflect the characteristics of adult learners, it may be difficult to ensure a successful practicum experience. For adult learners to successfully complete their social welfare practicum, integrated and consistent support from both the university and practicum institutions is essential. In particular, the challenges adult learners may face, such as difficulties in time management, psychological stress, and the gap between theory and practice, must be addressed. Most importantly, thorough preparation before the practicum is necessary to ensure success.

본 연구는 사회복지학과 성인학습자의 사회복지현장실습경험을 분석하고 개선점을 논의하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 사회복지현장실습은 사회복지사가 되기 위한 필수과정이다. 사회복지현장실습을 통해 성인학습자들은 이론적으로 배운 교육을 실제 현장에서 적용하고 예비사회복지사로서 미래의 역할을 이해할 수 있는 소중한 기회를 얻을 수 있다. 그러나 사회복지현장실습이 성인학습자의 특성을 적절하게 반영하지 못한다면 성공적인 사회복지현장실습 경험을 보장하기 어려울 수 있다. 성인학습자가 사회복지실습을 성공적으로 마무리 짓기 위해서는 대학과 실습기관의 통합적이고 일관된 지원이 필수적이다. 성인학습자의 실습경험에서 직면할 수 있는 어려움은 시간 관리의 힘듦, 심리적 스트레스, 이론과 실제의 간극 등이 있는데 이러한 문제를 해결하는 것이 필요하며, 가장 중요한 것은 실습 전 철저한 준비가 선행되어야 하겠다.

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