This document summarizes the results of a pilot study that examined students' perspectives on how integrated learning was enabled during their social work training program. The study found that practice teachers were seen as most helpful in developing professional skills and linking academic learning to practice. Other students were also significant in helping develop ideas through discussion. While some expectations of university tutors were met, there were also negative comments about availability and people skills. The transition into the program and involvement of tutors could be improved with better guidance and transparency in the allocation process. Limitations included a low response rate and lack of additional data collection methods.

1. Mirror, mirror… Gary Clapton and Ruth Forbes University of Edinburgh