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2024 (English) In: Research on social work practice, ISSN 1049-7315, E-ISSN 1552-7581, Vol. 34, no 1, p. 41-53Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en] Simulation-based learning is important in social work education. Most common is human-based simulations. In recent years, computer-based simulations have emerged as alternative. A question is if computer-based simulations differ from human-based, are similar abilities, that is, competence, trained when the simulation is computer-based?
Purpose: Survey the international experiences of using computer-based simulations in social work education.
Method: A five step scoping review. Databases focused on educational issues and social work was searched (Eric, Sociological Abstracts, Web of Science, Scopus). Sixteen publications were included.
Results: Five different didactic categories of computer-based simulations were identified. The most common use of computer-based simulations is to practice student's procedural competence, and in lesser extent to enhance students’ meta-competence. Feedback and reflection are central for computer-based simulation, as for human-based simulations.
Conclusion: The study shows a didactic field under development and that computer-based simulations provide opportunities to train self-reflection and critical thinking in social work education.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SAGE Publications, 2024
Keywords simulation, social work education, computer-based simulation, scoping review
National Category
Social Work
Identifiers urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-46764 (URN) 10.1177/10497315221147016 (DOI) 000903038800001 () 2-s2.0-85145281363 (Scopus ID)
2022-10-182023-01-042025-09-25 Bibliographically approved