This document outlines competency 4 for social workers, which involves engaging in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. It discusses using practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research, applying strengths perspectives and critical thinking to research methods. Social workers should also use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery by discussing potential changes and improvements based on research results with supervisors.
This document outlines competency 4 for social workers, which involves engaging in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. It discusses using practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research, applying strengths perspectives and critical thinking to research methods. Social workers should also use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery by discussing potential changes and improvements based on research results with supervisors.
This document outlines competency 4 for social workers, which involves engaging in practice-informed research and research-informed practice. It discusses using practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research, applying strengths perspectives and critical thinking to research methods. Social workers should also use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery by discussing potential changes and improvements based on research results with supervisors.
Engage In Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Practice Behavior 4.11 Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research. Use the strengths perspective when advocating for clients. Practice Behavior 4.12 Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings. Discuss with social work supervisor results of research results used to improve services. Practice Behavior 4.13 Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery. Discuss potential changes and improvements based on results.