Integrating the service user/client perspective in social work field education

Social Work Field Education plays a critical role in preparing students for the reality of working with clients/service users. When Service Users provide immediate feedback to students following an interview, this can have a powerful impact on student learning. This educational case study presentation demonstrates how two social work academics have worked to infuse the service user perspective in social work and field education. The presentation highlights how service user feedback promotes student resilience and learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion.