A Qualitative Analysis Study of Continuing Education Experiences Among Social Workers

This study aims to understand the continuing education experiences of social workers using a qualitative case study approach. Data was collected through focus group interviews with social workers, conducted remotely. The collected data was categorized to analyze the structure and process of continuing education. The workers’ experiences were categorized into various themes, including the utility of undergraduate education, field learning, internal and external education, in-service education, transmissive education, and impacts and limitations. Continuing education was analyzed within higher education systems, internal organizational education, and external organizational education, with an examination of their structure and significance. This study suggests improvements for the continuing education system, such as operating educational platforms, ensuring continuous education, designing education at individual and organizational levels, and providing practical continuing education.