Orienting BSW Students to the Grand Challenges for Social Work: A Participatory Action Research Approach

Key Points

• Students engaged in participatory action research developed a deeper understanding of the grand challenges for social work.
• The participatory action research design emphasized student involvement and community engagement in the learning process.
• Assessments illustrate that student engagement can be significantly improved when integrated into real-world challenges.
• This approach highlights the need for curriculum reform to better prepare students for contemporary social work issues.