ALIGNING SOCIAL WORK HIGHER EDUCATION AND SKILLS WITH THE DIGITAL AGE

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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n7.3843

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Competence Framework, Social Work Education, Digital Transformation

Abstract

Digital transformation is changing the set of competencies and skills of social work professionals. The paper presents the necessary revisions to the competence framework, considering the integration of technology in social work. Transformative elements highlighted include the increasing need for digital literacy, encompassing digital tools and platform mastery, along with data confidentiality and ethical online interactions. The authors analyze the opportunities for providing remote social services, focusing on the competencies for successful virtual interaction between a social worker and a user. They comment on the importance of digital tools for promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, emphasizing the importance of education in professional field of “Social Activities” and its adaptation to dynamically changing technological environments. The impact of digitalization on the future of social work education, practice, and hybrid service delivery is conceptually analyzed.

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2025-12-26

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Bratoeva, E., & Venelinova, N. (2025). ALIGNING SOCIAL WORK HIGHER EDUCATION AND SKILLS WITH THE DIGITAL AGE. Veredas Do Direito, 22, e223843. https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n7.3843

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Vol. 22 (2025): Veredas do Direito, v. 22, 2025

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