IASSW Global Standards - The School - 1d. Resources and Facilities

Summary

Part 1D of Module One focuses on the resources and facilities necessary for a school to effectively deliver social work programs. It emphasizes the need for a distinct unit with a designated head, a sufficient budget, and administrative staff to support program objectives. The script highlights the importance of diverse teaching modes, including face-to-face instruction, and the aspiration for schools to have adequate physical facilities, equipment, and access to libraries and information sources to ensure high-quality education.

Takeaways

• 🏫 Part 1D focuses on the resources and facilities necessary for social work education and training institutions.
• 📚 The expected outcome is to understand the requirements for structuring and governing the school to deliver social work programs.
• 🏛️ Social work programs should be independent and have a distinct identity within the educational institution.
• 👨‍🏫 There should be a designated head or director with administrative, scholarly, and professional competence in social work.
• 💼 The head or director is primarily responsible for the coordination and professional leadership of the school.
• 💰 The school's budget should be sufficient and stable to ensure sustainable program planning and delivery.
• 👩‍🏫 Administrative staff and educators should have the autonomy and resources needed to achieve program objectives.
• 🏛️ Adequate infrastructure is required to support various teaching modes, including face-to-face and internet-based education.
• 📈 Aspirational standards include having sufficient physical facilities, equipment, and high-quality education programs.
• 🌐 Schools should provide access to well-resourced on-site and online libraries, as well as international libraries and information sources.

Q & A

What is Part 1D of Module One in the context of social work education?

Part 1D of Module One is a section focused on the resources and facilities of a school that delivers social work programs, ensuring they meet the global standards for social work education and training.

What is the expected outcome for Part 1D?

The expected outcome for Part 1D is to understand the necessary resources and facilities required to structure and govern a school for the effective delivery of social work programs.

How should social work programs be structured within an educational institution?

Social work programs should be structured as independent units within the educational institution, known as a faculty, school department, center, or division, with a clear identity.

What qualities should the head or director of the social work school possess?

The head or director should demonstrate administrative, scholarly, and professional competence, preferably in the field of social work.

What is the primary responsibility of the head or director of the social work school?

The head or director has the primary responsibility for the coordination and professional leadership of the school.

How should the social work programs budget be managed?

The budget should be sufficient to achieve the school's mission and program objectives, and it should be stable enough to ensure sustainable program planning and delivery.

What kind of staff and resources are needed to achieve program objectives?

Administrative staff and educators are needed, who have reasonable autonomy and opportunity to contribute to program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Why is a variety of teaching modes important for social work programs?

A variety of teaching modes is important to facilitate the achievement of the school's mission, program objectives, and expected outcomes, including both face-to-face instruction and internet-based education.

What are the aspirational standards for physical facilities in social work schools?

Aspirational standards include having sufficient physical facilities for teaching, space for educators, administrative staff, students, and meetings, and adequate equipment to meet the mission and program objectives.

How should schools address the administrative and resource challenges in social work programs?

Schools should aspire to overcome administrative and resource challenges by ensuring high-quality education programs in all modes of delivery, including mechanisms for locally based instructions and supervision.

What are the requirements for libraries and information sources in social work schools?

Schools should have well-resourced on-site and online libraries and access to international libraries and information sources to support the educational needs of the social work programs.