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Learning By Doing – Engaging Students in a Culture of Experiential-Learning on A Criminal Justice Program
... These findings align with theories of experiential learning [10], [11], suggesting that structured exposure to professional tools and learning environments enhances practical skill acquisition. ...
Social workers are increasingly using digital technology and online platforms in service delivery, with many services having moved online in 2020 following the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The training of new generations of professionals, social workers, brings multiple challenges, both in terms of theoretical training and, especially, specialized practice.
In the architecture of public institutions, the criminal justice system has a special place, which imposes a number of restrictions on its functionality.
At the same time, the opportunities related to digitalization represent significant challenges and changes for students who carry out their field practicum in penitentiaries and probation services.
Our article is based on two focus groups made up of professionals in the criminal justice system and students enrolled in a social work programme.
The study underscores the importance of adapting practical training frameworks to the unique constraints of criminal justice settings.
... The service-learning process can provide students with experiences to assist them with preparation for their careers, help them work well with others, and encourage an appreciation of different cultures (Burke & Bush, 2013). Yet, some studies have found barriers such as being unfamiliar with service-learning as the reason criminal justice professors do not engage in such projects (Lynn et al., 2022); reducing barriers may increase the use of service-learning (Davis et al., 2014). Although service-learning projects for online criminal justice students may be difficult to accomplish from a teaching perspective, the current findings suggest that such students can critically reflect on the project and internalize a sense of appreciation for the work. ...
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