TY - JOUR
T1 - Probation training: the experience of teachers and learners
AU - Davies, K.
AU - Durrance, P.
N1 - Original article can be found at: http://www.informaworld.com/ Copyright Informa / Taylor and Francis Group
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Qualifying training in probation is under review and likely to be substantially changed. This article draws on a small scale study of current training arrangements designed to explore the views of trainee probation officers, practice development assessors and university tutors regarding which elements of the current Diploma in Probation Studies framework most support learning. Their comments focus on the organisational ownership of training, time and learning, the teacher-learner relationship, teaching methods and equality of access. It is argued that probation training is best supported by a series of linked qualifications across grades, integrating practice-based and academic learning delivered through a 'blended learning' model.
AB - Qualifying training in probation is under review and likely to be substantially changed. This article draws on a small scale study of current training arrangements designed to explore the views of trainee probation officers, practice development assessors and university tutors regarding which elements of the current Diploma in Probation Studies framework most support learning. Their comments focus on the organisational ownership of training, time and learning, the teacher-learner relationship, teaching methods and equality of access. It is argued that probation training is best supported by a series of linked qualifications across grades, integrating practice-based and academic learning delivered through a 'blended learning' model.
U2 - 10.1080/02615470802243145
DO - 10.1080/02615470802243145
M3 - Article
SN - 0261-5479
VL - 28
SP - 204
EP - 221
JO - Social Work Education
JF - Social Work Education
IS - 2
ER -