http://hdl.handle.net/2451/23574 2026-04-13T07:30:41Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/27679 Title: The Evaluation Self-Efficacy scale Authors: Holden, Gary; Barker, Kathleen; Rosenberg, Gary; Onghena, Patrick Abstract: The Evaluation Self-Efficacy Scale(ESE)was developed as an outcomes assessment instrument for social work courses focusing on evaluation. In the two studies on the scale to date, the results regarding its psychometric properties have been encouraging. 2008-08-22T20:59:01Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/23805 Title: Edith Abbott Was Right: Designing Fieldwork Experiences for Contemporary Health Care Practice Authors: Spitzer, William; Holden, Gary; Cuzzi, Lawrence; Rutter, Steve; Chernack, Peter; Rosenberg, Gary Abstract: Successful social work practice in the contemporary, economically driven, health care environment demands unprecedented levels of technical competence, initiative, creativity and conceptual sophistication. Fieldwork plays a critical role in social work education for such demanding practice by providing interns initial opportunities to apply their newly acquired knowledge, skills and abilities. This article discusses the contribution of fieldwork to the preparation of social work practitioners and presents two programs that may serve as alternative models of fieldwork. Observations of the impact of these models, including a summary of two evaluations of one model are presented. We contend that a fieldwork structure using rotations may increase the value of fieldwork for students both academically and in the employment process. Correct citation for final version of manuscript is: Spitzer, W., Holden, G., Cuzzi, L. C., Rutter, S., Chernack, P., & Rosenberg, G. (2001). Edith Abbott was right: Designing fieldwork experiences for contemporary health care practice. Journal of Social Work Education, 37, 79-90. 2007-10-29T18:13:45Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/23804 Title: Outcomes of social work education: The case for social work self-efficacy Authors: Holden, Gary; Meenaghan, Thomas; Anastas, Jeane; Metrey, George Abstract: Has social work education been effective at promoting the development of specific practice skills and how can students’ skill levels feasibly be assessed? This paper describes the development and testing of the Social Work Self-Efficacy Scale, which assesses social workers’ confidence regarding a broad range of social work tasks. Pre-post data from two cohorts of social work students are presented showing significant positive change in MSW students’ self-efficacy, suggesting a new approach to outcomes assessment in social work education. Final version of background manuscript for citation: Holden, G., Meenaghan, T., Anastas, J. & Metrey, G. (2002). Outcomes of social work education: The case for social work self-efficacy. Journal of Social Work Education, 38, 115-133. 2007-10-29T18:06:31Z http://hdl.handle.net/2451/23803 Title: The Deep Web, dark matter, metabundles and the broadband elites: Do you need an informaticist? Authors: Holden, Gary; Rosenberg, Gary Abstract: The World Wide Web (WWW) is growing in size and is becoming a substantial component of life. This seems especially true for US professionals, including social workers. It will require effort by these professionals to use the WWW effectively and efficiently. One of the main issues that these professionals will encounter in these efforts is the quality of materials located on the WWW. This paper reviews some of the factors related to improving the quality of information obtained from the WWW by social workers. The final version of this manuscript for citation is: Holden, G. & Rosenberg, G. (2003). The Deep Web, dark matter, metabundles, and the broadband elite: Do you need an informaticist? Social Work in Health Care, 36(4), 1-18. 2007-10-29T17:57:04Z