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Reflections from 15 years of developing social work education across Central and Eastern Europe

Jo Lucas ACES Programme Manager and Freelance Consultant. Reflections from 15 years of developing social work education across Central and Eastern Europe. ACES Programme. Six partners Sheffield Hallam University University Of Ljubljana Tallinn University Vilnius Pedagogical University

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Reflections from 15 years of developing social work education across Central and Eastern Europe

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  1. Jo Lucas ACES Programme Manager and Freelance Consultant Reflections from 15 years of developing social work education across Central and Eastern Europe

  2. ACES Programme • Six partners • Sheffield Hallam University • University Of Ljubljana • Tallinn University • Vilnius Pedagogical University • Tbilisi State University • University of Kiev Moyhla Academy

  3. ACES Programme • Six objectives • PhD programme in social work in Georgia and Ukraine • Certificate programme in Batumi, W Georgia • Masters in Uzhhorod,W Ukraine • International peer reviewed Journal • Common module in International Social Work • Jointly accredited Masters in Tbilisi

  4. Themes • Us and them • Meaningful client involvement • Tensions • Research • Networking

  5. ‘Us and them’ Boundaries to be crossed or honoured?

  6. Forms of difference 1 • National, cultural differences • Old and new Europe • History of social work education or not • Fee levels allowable • Individual or community focus of social work

  7. Forms of difference 2 • Family orientated society • Individualistic society • Human rights/ service delivery approach • Access to English/EU languages • Access to EU funding

  8. Meaningful involvement • Is this recognised as a fundamental? • How to ensure it is built into education • Developing ‘person centred’ services

  9. Tensions • Financial -who is paid how much? • Leadership who is in control and why? • Input from whom? • Language • Employment-who is the training for? • Future careers-what employment options?

  10. Research • Developing a national research base/skills • Who sets the research agenda? • Client led research –it’s importance as a parallel & equal activity

  11. Networking • Why network? • Getting the most out of networks • Trust and respect • Strategies for sustaining them

  12. Reflections • Trust is key • Communication • Respect for difference and other contributions • Patience with different systems

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