Academic resilience in times of COVID-19: curricular practices in Social Work undergraduate programmes at Spanish universities

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https://doi.org/10.7203/realia.29.24134

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teaching-learning, practices, Social Work, Covid-19, ICT

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COVID-19 created widespread uncertainty among lecturers, students, professionals and institutions participating in compulsory practicums as a component of Social Work undergraduate programmes in Spain. In this paper we analyse this issue in relation to Spanish universities, with particular reference to the University of Vigo. By collecting and evaluating qualitative data on various levels, we describe the current situation and discuss the responses of university teams responsible for coordinating compulsory practicums to manage both the state of alarm and the progressive elimination of available places in academic years prior to the pandemic. In this context of uncertainty among all the actors involved, we observe that distance learning is being implemented, face-to-face practicums are being eliminated, and teaching guides are being adapted while extracurricular practices, tutorials, and individual or small-group seminars are being validated. We conclude that all the actors involved have been able to adapt and react in resilient fashion. We also conclude that the experience may be an opportunity to begin a debate on the importance of inclu- ding Information and Communication Technologies in the teaching and learning process for future Social Work professionals.

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2022-07-15

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García, Y., Vázquez-Pérez, R., & Pastor-Seller, E. (2022). Academic resilience in times of COVID-19: curricular practices in Social Work undergraduate programmes at Spanish universities. Research in Education and Learning Innovation Archives, (29), 73–82. https://doi.org/10.7203/realia.29.24134
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