Measuring the Implicit Curriculum: Initial Development and Results of an MSW Survey
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| Title: | Measuring the Implicit Curriculum: Initial Development and Results of an MSW Survey |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Grady, Melissa D., Powers, Joelle, Despard, Mathieu |
| Source: | Journal of Social Work Education. Fall 2011 47(3):463-487. |
| Availability: | Council on Social Work Education. 1725 Duke Street Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-8080; Fax: 703-683-8099; e-mail: info@cswe.org; Web site: http://www.cswe.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 25 |
| Publication Date: | 2011 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Educational Environment, Faculty Advisers, Social Work, Measures (Individuals), Masters Programs, Graduate Students, Educational Quality, Religion, Beliefs, Political Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Educational Experience, Field Experience Programs |
| DOI: | 10.5175/JSWE.2011.200900119 |
| ISSN: | 1043-7797 |
| Abstract: | This study presents pilot data using an instrument called the Implicit Factors Survey (IFS) that is designed to measure factors within the implicit curriculum, or the educational environment in which the explicit curriculum is delivered. The implicit factors explored included community, diversity, faculty advising, and support services. Also included in the IFS were field and academic experiences. Sixty-four graduating MSW students completed the survey, and descriptive data and qualitative data were collected for each of the measured areas. Several important findings emerged from the data, including the variability in the quality of classroom instruction that students received and the comfort level that students felt in expressing their political or religious views. Implications for social work education and research are discussed. (Contains 12 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 12 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Accession Number: | EJ963372 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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