Thoughts on Social Worker, Employee Education 2
Fortunately, in all the welfare institutions I have worked for, education was highly valued.
In the first welfare institution I worked for, employee education was emphasized to the extent that we jokingly referred to it as '00 university'. The institution had researchers who conducted education on logical models, qualitative research, and other subjects. I even participated in two semesters of human rights lectures at graduate school. Through advisory professors, I learned theories that could be applied to leadership and social welfare practices. Additionally, every Monday, I studied by translating English books and even published translated books in Korean.
In the second welfare institution I worked for, I mainly planned and conducted education programs. As it was a newly established institution, I aimed to create a learning organization and hoped that social workers could build their personal brands. Therefore, I organized education programs that involved reading for learning, enhancing individual and team capabilities, and inviting renowned speakers. Moreover, I encouraged sharing these educational opportunities with colleagues from other organizations. It was a choice aimed not only at building individual brands but also raising the institution's brand through sharing.
The current welfare institution I work for, being operated by an educational corporation, shows great interest in and support for employee education. In particular, they conduct in-depth training on solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, crisis intervention, and other methods to enhance the capabilities of social workers. They also frequently hold conferences that stimulate thoughtful discussions.
I have had thoughts about the meaning of "education" before. I wondered if it was necessary to keep learning and studying to such an extent while working. I questioned how long it would continue. Many people complain about having too much education, saying it is challenging when they are already busy with work. Some even argue that welfare institutions should not be considered educational institutions.
It is natural to ponder whether what I am currently learning will be of any use. Whether it is immediately relevant to my work. These thoughts arise frequently.
Personally, as time goes by, I realize that the things I grumbled about and learned have become my competitive edge. Even if I didn't fully embrace everything I learned, the process of contemplating and experiencing them shaped who I am today. And because there are still many things I want to learn, I have to divide and utilize the time I have been given, whether it's during commuting, lunch breaks, or coming to work early in the morning, or even weekends.
Of course, my thoughts and experiences may not be the ultimate answer for everyone. This is my own answer. It may not be important to others. Even if someone questions whether it is necessary to learn to such an extent, it does not necessarily mean they are wrong.
However, when I ask myself questions like, "Who am I?" and "Why am I doing this work?" and I feel the desire to confidently articulate my answers, the method I have found is "education and learning."
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