African schools of social work are increasingly consolidating their Indigenous practices of education, with practicum that responds to the unique contexts of both student learners and partner agencies being central to this endeavor. This article presents one of the first overviews of the state of practicum education in Africa, drawing on a survey of 41 schools of social work across many regions of the continent. Quantitative results were augmented by the insights from 28 social work educators and students who participated in focus group discussions. Results reveal a strong commitment to practicum education despite limited institutional support.
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Makoha, G., Chilanga, E., Hanley, J., Khatiwada, K., & Drolet, J.L. (2026). A scan of social work practicum education in Africa: Prospects and challenges. Applied Learning in Social Work Education. https://alswe.simmons.edu/article/a-scan-of-social-work-practicum-education-in-africa-prospects-and-challenges/