Social Work Regulation in the United Arab Emirates

Tedam, Prospera; Wagner, Beverly; Mitchell, Vivienne

doi:10.1177/10497315221120601

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“…Adopting this legislation and reforms makes it easier for children with disabilities to register in regular classrooms. Most of the schools in the UAE now accept kids with special needs and allow them to study alongside regular pupils [26].…”

Section: -1-learning Difficulties In the Uaementioning

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Effect of a Classroom-based Intervention on the Social Skills of Students with Learning Difficulties

2023

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Children with learning difficulties often face challenges in social skills, hindering their ability to adjust and interact within society. The present study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program designed to enhance the social skills of individuals with disabilities. The quasi-experimental study involved 20 primary school students with learning difficulties exhibiting deficits in social skills in the United Arab Emirates. To evaluate the level of social skills of the sample children, a social skills assessment scale was employed, which was developed by the researchers. The assessment scale consisted of 24 statements that were organized into three dimensions based on previous research and theoretical frameworks. The results of the present study showed that the training program significantly and positively impacted the social skills of these children. There were statistically significant disparities between the mean ranks of the experimental group and the control group's scores on the social skills assessment scale after program completion. In conclusion, the study recommends integrating the developed training and similar programs into the public and private education curricula, including both government and private schools, to improve the social communication abilities of children with learning difficulties. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-SIED2-011 Full Text: PDF

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Section: -1-learning Difficulties In the Uaementioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of a Classroom-based Intervention on the Social Skills of Students with Learning Difficulties

2023

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“…Abu Dhabi's Department of Community Development (DCD, 2020a) recently developed a Code of Conduct and Ethics for Social Care Professionals. It provides guidance for licensed social workers; however, it is a generic code of ethics that covers all social care disciplines and not social work specifically (Tedam et al, 2022). The situation is similar in the emirate of Dubai.…”

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“…The PDF created the space and opportunity for social work students at all levels of their study to discuss cases from their practicum and receive practice guidance about how they might effectively work with their clients. The scope, benefits, and challenges associated with this project were also outlined and documented (Tedam et al, 2021).…”

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“…In England, the Regulatory Body (Social Work England, 2021) stipulates the minimum field education requirements as a minimum of 200 days with each ‘day’ defined as ‘no less than 7 hours inclusive of a lunch break’ (Social Work England, 2021). This standardization can be useful in guiding practice while also building in a degree of flexibility (Tedam et al, 2022).…”

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Social work field education in the United Arab Emirates: Emerging standards, opportunities, and challenges

Mitchell

Tedam

Wagner

et al. 2022

International Social Work

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This article describes the current status of social work field education in the United Arab Emirates. Using a case study approach, the authors explore field education differences and commonalities between two federal higher education institutions. Although nascent, United Arab Emirate professional organizations have been established or are in the process of being established. The authors call for further development of field guidelines and standards of practice, weighing the potential costs and benefits of such standards. Practical recommendations for field education in countries where social work is an emerging discipline are also provided.

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