Abstract
ABSTRACT Theory-practice integration is vital in social work education. This study examines China’s social work education system, focusing on challenges and solutions in theory-practice integration. Data from 90 participants (faculty, administrators, and students) across 7 schools in different regions were gathered via focus groups and individual interviews. Challenges include faculty lacking social work training and practice experience, limited teaching materials, systemic higher education constraints, and a lack of indigenous social work theory. Faculty overcome these challenges through dedication, acquiring relevant knowledge, and establishing new practice agencies. University-level recognition of social work’s practice-oriented nature and the development of indigenous theories are crucial.
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