9 research outputs found
Social workers welcome refugees to the UK – joint statement and call for action by the Association of Professors of Social Work (APSW), British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee (JUC SWEC) and Social Work Action Network (SWAN).
No full textIn November 2015, the Association of Professors of Social Work, the British Association of Social Workers, the Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee, and the Social Work Action Network (SWAN) agreed a joint statement and call for action on the refugee crisis across the EU. This statement was also supported by colleagues from the legal community in their call for action to the UK government and appeared on Monday 12 October 2015 in The Times and The Guardian. Dr. Kate Smith contributed to drafting this statement
Developing self efficacy in research skills: becoming research-minded
No full textThe OSWE project’s aims to promote research capacity and develop outcome measures in social work education mirror the capacity and capability building ambitions articulated in the JUCSWEC research strategy (2006) and resonate with concerns about the limited research mindedness and competence of practitioners and social work students. This situation is not unique to the UK. A study from Canada (Unrau and Beck, 2004, p. 188) captures these concerns:
While professional and academic expectations are that students integrate research into their practice frameworks…it is not at all clear to what degree students….are learning research skills. Furthermore, studies consistently show that social work students do not exercise research knowledge and skills in their early years of entering the profession.
Further synergies between the project discussed within this chapter and the intent to build research capacity in social work were created by focusing on the development of self-efficacy in research skills of social work students at Bournemouth University. This concern for research capacity and capability enhancement, or ‘collaborative capacity building’ (Burgess and Carpenter, 2008, p. 909), was reflected in the local project through the active collaboration between an established and an emerging researcher. This chapter describes the use of research self-efficacy as a tool to evaluate and promote student learning, through self-assessment and lecturer-assessment. We suggest ways in which the approach can be used to plan, predict and assist future learning.
The project rationale arose from the desire to increase and enhance research capacity and awareness in social work students. The underpinning premise is summarised by Holden: “when a social worker…has greater confidence regarding his or her research abilities he/she will feel more empowered as a social worker” (Holden et al., 1999, p. 465). This is because high self-efficacy ratings in research are consistently predictive of future confident and successful research behaviour in social workers in the USA (Holden et al., 1999). This confidence in being able to engage with research will enable practitioners to develop practice based on competent reading of research and contribute to the enhancement of the profession and its research base
Assessing the suitability of students to enter and remain on qualifying social work programmes
No full textThis document provides guidance and information about processes undertaken by higher education institutions (HEIs) and their partners to ensure the suitability of students entering, and while on qualifying programmes, leading to determination of their fitness to practise at the point of qualification, when they apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in England. This guidance has been developed under the auspices of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in collaboration with The College of Social Work (TCSW) and the Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee (JUC-SWEC). The working group comprised academic staff from HEIs providing social work programmes, practitioners and representatives of both bodies. The HCPC has commented on the draft to ensure the accuracy of its position. A full list of contributors can be found on page four. The guidance replaces that published in 2007 by JUC-SWEC and the previous regulator, the General Social Care Council (GSCC.) Revision of this guide may be needed in the future to reflect any changes in requirements by the HCPC as regulator, by TCSW as the professional body concerned with the endorsement of qualifying social work programmes, or in the light of changing legislation and/or case experience
Assessing the suitability of students to enter and remain on qualifying social work programmes
No full textThis document provides guidance and information about processes undertaken by higher education institutions (HEIs) and their partners to ensure the suitability of students entering, and while on qualifying programmes, leading to determination of their fitness to practise at the point of qualification, when they apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in England. This guidance has been developed under the auspices of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) in collaboration with The College of Social Work (TCSW) and the Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee (JUC-SWEC). The working group comprised academic staff from HEIs providing social work programmes, practitioners and representatives of both bodies. The HCPC has commented on the draft to ensure the accuracy of its position. A full list of contributors can be found on page four. The guidance replaces that published in 2007 by JUC-SWEC and the previous regulator, the General Social Care Council (GSCC.) Revision of this guide may be needed in the future to reflect any changes in requirements by the HCPC as regulator, by TCSW as the professional body concerned with the endorsement of qualifying social work programmes, or in the light of changing legislation and/or case experience
Social work benchmarking: an insider's view
No full textIt is almost exactly a year ago since the QAA subject benchmarking statements for Social Policy and Social Work were published in April 2000. Reflecting on my involvement as a member of the Social Work group, a number of impressions of that six month period remain clear.
Social work representation for the panel, which was co-ordinated by JUC SWEC, met the QAA’s criteria for a reasonable balance in relation to gender, ‘old’ and ‘new’ universities, and geographical spread across the UK.This constituted a wide spread of experience in the provision of social work education at sub-degree, degree and masters levels
Recommended from our members
An audit of research teaching in the social work degree
No full textThis report was commissioned by the ESRC as part of its work with the Social Work academic to build capacity. The objective of the project was to provide high quality data on the current infrastructure for social work research in UK universities. This data will provide a baseline on which to build the work of the ESRC Strategic Advisor for Social Work. It also provides a commentary on assumptions made in the Joint University Council Social Work Education Committee (JUC SWEC) Research Strategy (2006). It will enable those involved in implementing the Strategy to re- assess the targets and focus future work
Investigating approaches to the teaching of research on undergraduate social work programmes: A research note.
No full textA collaboration with colleagues of the Joint Social Work Education Committee.
The file attached to this record is the author's final peer reviewed version. The Publisher's final version can be found by following the DOI link.This paper presents findings from a scoping review of curriculum delivery methods for
research teaching in undergraduate social work education. The review was conducted by
a working group of the JUC SWEC research committee following the introduction of a
new degree by the Social Work Reform Board. The paper draws on data from a mixedmethods
study, in which five models of research teaching were identified by a qualitative
study, together with findings, which mapped how commonly the models were adopted,
froma survey of sixty universities of all four countries of theUK. Thesemodels are discussed
in relation to anticipated learning outcomes: research-informed teaching; educated consumers
of research; research-mindedness; research capacity and reflective practitioner
researchers. It is less than a decade since the Economic and Social Research Council (the government
research council for the social sciences) first recognised socialwork as a distinct discipline;
in this period, socialwork educators have taken innovative approaches to underpin
teaching and practice learning by research. The study implications are that a larger study
should provide evidence for the learning outcomes associatedwith different approaches
Modelo para determinar emissões de gases de efeito estufa do sistema ferroviário urbano no nordeste do Brasil
No full textThe emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) is an urgent environmental issue with significant
implications for global climate change. Historically, the transportation sector has been a
significant contributor to GHG emissions due to the predominant use of fossil fuels in vehicles.
However, the railway system is widely recognized for being a more carbon-efficient mode of
transportation compared to road and air transport.
Nevertheless, despite the relative advantages of the railway system in terms of GHG
emissions, there are still challenges to be addressed. The expansion and modernization of
railway networks, especially in developing regions, may require substantial investments in
infrastructure and technology, which should be considered within the context of a sustainable
approach.
In this context, this study conducted a retrospective bibliometric analysis spanning two
decades in the railway sector, from 2002 to 2021, with the aim of deepening the understanding
of the nuances of research in this field. To achieve this, the VOSviewer tool was employed to
map connections between studied variables, revealing a marked increase in publications over
this period. The standout work was that of Zhang, Y.T., identified as the most prolific author.
The focus predominantly lay in engineering, with the Transportation Research Record being
the most published journal. The leadership in this field was attributed to China, notably from
the Southwest Jiaotong University. However, a gap in research regarding environmental impact
and sustainability in railway systems was emphasized, pointing towards a promising area for
future investigation.
Based on the bibliometric analysis, the urgency for further exploration in the realms of
sustainability and environmental impact in railway systems became evident. The study was
directed towards the railway system in northeastern Brazil, aiming to assess the greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions associated with this system and juxtapose them with relevant international
studies. Its core scope was to establish parameters for GHG emissions from this system and
formulate effective mitigation strategies.
To accomplish this goal, a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach was
employed, providing meticulous scrutiny of the entire lifecycle of the railway system. This
encompassed the collection of real data to construct a detailed inventory of GHG emissions.
Furthermore, a comparison of GHG emissions in different urban railway transportation systems
was conducted, yielding valuable contextual perspectives The results indicated that the total GHG emissions from the northeastern Brazilian railway
system reached 11,996.11 tCO2e. Projections for a 50-year lifecycle estimated a total of
59,980,550 tCO2e of GHG emissions over the operational and maintenance cycle of the system.
The study also highlighted the Sustainable Water and Energy Consumption Program
(SWEC), established to address supply challenges in a Brazilian railway company. The program
succeeded in reducing per capita water and energy consumption by 10% and 19%, respectively,
and included the installation of photovoltaic systems, resulting in an average 56% reduction in
energy consumption in 2022 and a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Therefore, the railway system offers a valuable opportunity to decrease GHG emissions in
the transportation sector. Electrification, the implementation of cleaner technologies, and
operational optimization can contribute to mitigating these effects. However, it is important to
adopt a holistic approach, considering all aspects of the railway system's value chain, in order
to achieve more significant results in reducing GHG emissions and promoting environmental
sustainability.
This study not only demonstrates an effective approach to challenges related to water and
energy consumption but also contributes to the global sustainability objectives outlined in the
UN's 2030 Agenda. Its interdisciplinary emphasis underscores the importance of reducing air
pollution and fostering sustainable practices, especially within the context of climate change
and public policies. In a scenario where sustainability and climate change mitigation gain
crucial relevance, this study plays a significant role in sustainable development, paving the way
for a more sustainable railway transportation system through Life Cycle Assessment and an
interdisciplinary approach.La emisión de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) es una cuestión ambiental apremiante que
tiene implicaciones significativas en el cambio climático global. Históricamente, el sector del
transporte ha sido un contribuyente importante a las emisiones de GEI debido al uso
predominante de combustibles fósiles en los vehículos. Sin embargo, el sistema ferroviario es
ampliamente reconocido por ser una forma de transporte más eficiente en términos de emisiones
de carbono en comparación con los modos de transporte por carretera y aéreo.
No obstante, a pesar de las ventajas relativas del sistema ferroviario en términos de
emisiones de GEI, todavía existen desafíos por enfrentar. La expansión y modernización de las
redes ferroviarias, especialmente en regiones en desarrollo, pueden requerir inversiones
significativas en infraestructura y tecnología, lo que debe considerarse en el contexto de un
enfoque sostenible.
En este contexto, este estudio realizó un análisis bibliométrico retrospectivo que abarca dos
décadas en el sector ferroviario, desde 2002 hasta 2021, con el propósito de profundizar en la
comprensión de los matices de la investigación en este campo. Para lograr esto, se utilizó la
herramienta VOSviewer para mapear conexiones entre las variables estudiadas, revelando un
marcado aumento en las publicaciones a lo largo de este período. El trabajo destacado fue el de
Zhang, Y.T., identificado como el autor más prolífico. El enfoque predominante fue en la
ingeniería, siendo el Transportation Research Record la revista más publicada. El liderazgo en
este campo correspondió a China, notablemente con la Southwest Jiaotong University. Sin
embargo, se resaltó una brecha en la investigación relacionada con el impacto ambiental y la
sostenibilidad en los sistemas ferroviarios, señalando hacia un campo prometedor de
investigación futura.
Basado en el análisis bibliométrico, emerge la urgencia de una mayor exploración en las
esferas de la sostenibilidad e impacto ambiental en los sistemas ferroviarios. El estudio se centró
en el sistema ferroviario del noreste de Brasil, buscando evaluar las emisiones de gases de efecto
invernadero (GEI) asociadas con este sistema y compararlas con estudios internacionales
relevantes. Su alcance central consistió en establecer parámetros para las emisiones de GEI de
este sistema y formular estrategias de mitigación efectivas.
Para cumplir con este objetivo, se empleó un enfoque integral de Evaluación del Ciclo de
Vida (ACV), proporcionando un minucioso escrutinio de todo el ciclo de vida del sistema
ferroviario. Esto implicó la recopilación de datos reales para construir un detallado inventario de emisiones de GEI. Además, se realizó una comparación de las emisiones de GEI en
diferentes sistemas de transporte ferroviario urbano, brindando valiosas perspectivas
contextuales.
Los resultados indicaron que las emisiones totales de GEI del sistema ferroviario del noreste
de Brasil alcanzaron 11.996,11 tCO2e. Las proyecciones para un ciclo de vida de 50 años
estimaron un total de 59.980.550 tCO2e de emisiones de GEI a lo largo del ciclo operativo y de
mantenimiento del sistema.
El estudio también resaltó el Programa de Consumo Sostenible de Agua y Energía (SWEC),
creado para abordar desafíos de abastecimiento en una empresa ferroviaria brasileña. El
programa logró reducir el consumo per cápita de agua y energía en un 10% y 19%,
respectivamente, e incluyó la instalación de sistemas fotovoltaicos, lo que resultó en una
reducción promedio del 56% en el consumo de energía en 2022 y un 50% en la emisión de
gases de efecto invernadero.
Por lo tanto, el sistema ferroviario ofrece una valiosa oportunidad para reducir las emisiones
de GEI en el sector del transporte. La electrificación, la implementación de tecnologías más
limpias y la optimización operativa pueden contribuir a mitigar estos efectos. Sin embargo, es
importante adoptar un enfoque holístico, considerando todos los aspectos de la cadena de valor
del sistema ferroviario, con el fin de lograr resultados más significativos en la reducción de las
emisiones de GEI y en la promoción de la sostenibilidad ambiental.
Este estudio no solo demuestra un enfoque efectivo para los desafíos relacionados con el
consumo de agua y energía, sino que también contribuye a los objetivos globales de
sostenibilidad delineados en la Agenda 2030 de la ONU. Su énfasis interdisciplinario subraya
la importancia de reducir la contaminación del aire y fomentar prácticas sostenibles,
especialmente en el contexto del cambio climático y las políticas públicas. En un escenario en
el que la sostenibilidad y la mitigación del cambio climático adquieren relevancia crucial, este
estudio desempeña un papel significativo en el desarrollo sostenible, allanando el camino hacia
un sistema de transporte ferroviario más sostenible a través de la Evaluación del Ciclo de Vida
y un enfoque interdisciplinario.A emissão de gases de efeito estufa (GEE) é uma questão ambiental premente que tem
implicações significativas nas mudanças climáticas globais. Historicamente, o setor de
transporte tem sido um contribuinte significativo para as emissões de GEE devido ao uso
predominante de combustíveis fósseis em veículos. No entanto, o sistema ferroviário é
amplamente reconhecido por ser uma forma de transporte mais eficiente em termos de emissões
de carbono em comparação com os modos de transporte rodoviário e aéreo.
No entanto, apesar das vantagens relativas do sistema ferroviário em termos de emissões
de GEE, ainda existem desafios a serem enfrentados. A expansão e modernização de redes
ferroviárias, especialmente em regiões em desenvolvimento, podem requerer grandes
investimentos em infraestrutura e tecnologia, o que deve ser considerado no contexto de uma
abordagem sustentável.
Neste contexto este estudo realizou uma análise bibliométrica retrospectiva abrangendo
duas décadas no setor ferroviário, de 2002 a 2021, com o intuito de aprofundar a compreensão
das nuances da pesquisa nesse campo. Para tal, utilizou a ferramenta VOSviewer para mapear
conexões entre variáveis estudadas, revelando um marcante aumento nas publicações ao longo
desse período. O trabalho de destaque foi o de Zhang, Y.T., identificado como o autor mais
prolífico. Predominou o enfoque em engenharia, sendo o Transportation Research Record o
periódico com maior publicação. A liderança desse campo ficou a cargo da China, notadamente
com a Southwest Jiaotong University. Contudo, salientou-se a lacuna concernente à pesquisa
do impacto ambiental e sustentabilidade nos sistemas ferroviários, apontando para um campo
promissor de investigação futura.
Com base na análise bibliométrica, emerge a urgência por mais exploração nas esferas
de sustentabilidade e impacto ambiental em sistemas ferroviários. O estudo direcionou-se ao
sistema ferroviário do nordeste do Brasil, buscando avaliar as emissões de gases de efeito estufa
(GEE) correlacionadas a esse sistema e cotejá-las com estudos internacionais relevantes. Seu
escopo central consistiu em estabelecer parâmetros para as emissões de GEE desse sistema e
formular estratégias de mitigação eficazes.
Para cumprir tal desiderato, empregou-se uma abordagem ampla de Avaliação do Ciclo
de Vida (ACV), proporcionando um escrutínio minucioso sobre todo o ciclo de vida do sistema
ferroviário. Isso englobou a coleta de dados reais para construir um inventário meticuloso de
emissões de GEE. Ademais, procedeu-se à comparação das emissões de GEE em distintos sistemas de transporte ferroviário urbano, conferindo valiosas perspectivas contextuais.
Os resultados consignaram que as emissões totais de GEE do sistema ferroviário do
nordeste do Brasil atingiram 11.996,11 tCO2e. Projeções para uma vida útil de 50 anos
estimaram um total de 59.980.550 tCO2e de emissões de GEE ao longo do ciclo operacional e
de manutenção do sistema.
A pesquisa também destacou o Programa de Consumo Sustentável de Água e Energia
(SWEC), criado para enfrentar desafios de abastecimento em uma empresa ferroviária
brasileira. O programa conseguiu reduzir o consumo per capita de água e energia em 10% e
19%, respectivamente, e incluiu a instalação de sistemas fotovoltaicos, que levaram a uma
redução média de 56% no consumo de energia em 2022 e 50% na emissão de gases de efeito
estufa.
Portanto, o sistema ferroviário oferece uma oportunidade valiosa para reduzir as
emissões de GEE no setor de transporte. A eletrificação, a implementação de tecnologias mais
limpas e a otimização operacional podem contribuir para a mitigação desses efeitos. No entanto,
é importante adotar uma abordagem holística, considerando todos os aspectos da cadeia de valor
do sistema ferroviário, a fim de alcançar resultados mais significativos na redução das emissões
de GEE e na promoção da sustentabilidade ambiental.
Este estudo não apenas demonstra uma abordagem eficaz para os desafios relacionados
ao consumo de água e energia, mas também contribui para os objetivos globais de
sustentabilidade delineados na Agenda 2030 da ONU. Sua ênfase interdisciplinar ressalta a
importância de reduzir a poluição atmosférica e fomentar práticas sustentáveis, especialmente
dentro do contexto das mudanças climáticas e políticas públicas. Em um cenário em que a
sustentabilidade e a mitigação das mudanças climáticas adquirem relevância crucial, este estudo
desempenha um papel significativo no desenvolvimento sustentável, apontando o caminho para
um sistema de transporte ferroviário mais sustentável através da Avaliação do Ciclo de Vida e
de uma abordagem interdisciplinar.Tesis Univ. Granada
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT IN SOUTH KOREA: TOWARDS DEVELOPING A LOCAL MODEL FOR PRACTICE
No full textABSTRACT
This study aims to explore community empowerment practice (CEP) in South Korea (SK) and develop a Korean model of CEP. To begin, I describe key contexts of Korean society such as political, economical and cultural backgrounds alongside the history of Korean community work. To achieve the objectives of this thesis, I studied the CEP project for three years from 2003 to 2005. At the same time, I collected qualitative data from 10 participants who were involved in the CEP. I analysed the Korean CEP in terms of a modified Western model of CEP formed by reviewing Western models and ideas of CEP.
The analysis revealed: i) the lack of knowledge, values, skills and organisation needed to practice community empowerment in Korea; ii) ways of overcoming some limitations of traditional Korean community work skills in the areas of developing community profiles, community organising, learning from practice, networking, and encouraging resident participation; iii) engaging with differences in practice between community welfare centres (CWCs) and the centres of NGOs that prioritise welfare activities for poor people (WNGOs), e.g., in the fields of community organising, networking and participation; and iv) the lack of positive outcomes in building rights-based and equality-oriented community work to reduce power differences between residents and agencies/ power holders.
The proposals for developing a Korean model of CEP include: i) creating an independent organisation that can support knowledge and education as well as play a meditating role in assisting with the acquisition of resources and involvement in political activities; ii) setting strategic directions for the step-by-step changes needed to transfer from working within a traditional Korean model of community work to ‘emancipatory CEP’ by combining both technicist practice and transformative practice; iii) building alliances between CWCs and WNGOs alongside other organisations that are concerned with social justice and equality, while also developing capacity and skills to addresses the weaknesses of both CWCs and WNGOs; and iv) enhancing practitioners capacity and skills to engage not only with policy makers and politicians, but also in collective action together with local people to transform oppressive structures that constrain residents’ rights and equality.
This study also demonstrates that community empowerment practice possible in a wide variety of controls and contexts
