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Social Work LicensureASWB Examination Preparation:New Resources for Overcoming Long-standing Problems and FearsDawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSWAuthor of the bestselling Social Work Licensing Guides and Practice TestsDecember 9, 2020SPRINGERPUB.COM
About MeFaculty at Seton Hall University Has taught part-time or full-time in social work higher education for 20 yearsSocial work practice experience Housing and supportive services to low-income families Direct assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families Research and policy work in academia and public sectorLeadership positions and experience in profession National Association of Social Workers – state/national Lifetime Achievement Award Academic of the Year Chairperson of state licensing board Ethics training and consultation Policies on professional impairment Professional publications on teaching, licensure,SPRINGERPUB.COMprofessional identity, etc.2
Which BEST describes you andyour interest in this webinar?3A. Student or practitioner who will betaking a licensure test in the futureB. Undergraduate or graduate educatorinterested in learning more orwanting to prepare students for thetestC. Social work administrator orsupervisor interested in helpingprepare others pass the testD. Provider of licensure test prepprograms (association, company, etc.)E. Staff of an association or otherentity interested in hosting licensureprep programs in the futureF. Other?Now you knowabout me let’s learn aboutyou.
Learning Objectives1. Attendees willidentify the systemicand individual2. Attendees willdescribe successfulstrategies to addresschallenges associatedchallenges in licensureexaminations.plans.with passing licensureexamination study3. Attendees will explainthe innovative ways inwhich theSpringer Social WorkExam Prep Series StudyGuides & Practice Testsassists in licensureexamination preparation.SPRINGERPUB.COM4
Increases post-graduation outcomesrelated to earnings, employment, etc.Licensure isimportant tosocial workers. 62.3% of MSW graduates are employed injobs that require a license. Jobs for new MSW graduates thatrequired a license paid almost 3,000more on average. Results in high satisfaction ofstudents/graduates Four of five new MSW graduates (80.6%)either planned to become licensed clinicalsocial workers within the next 5 years orwere already licensed.SPRINGERPUB.COM5
We know that somesocial workers strugglewith passing theexamination.6
(first-time test takers only)2019 DataSPRINGERPUB.COM7
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What does it take to pass the licensure exam?A. Taking time out of your schedule to studyB. Keeping calm when studying and taking the testC. Analyzing the questions correctlyD. Knowing the social work content areasSPRINGERPUB.COM10
There is no time like the present totake the licensure tests! Test takers report that it is easier to preparewhen tests are taken closer to graduation fromBSW or MSW programs. Avoid procrastination – there is never the“right” time” and it does not get easier. In some jurisdictions, licensure tests can betaken prior to graduation while in others theycannot.SPRINGERPUB.COM11
Develop a study planUse the content outlineor blueprint of the test tobecome familiar withwhat is being testedHave a real or target testdate and identifyincremental steps thatyou will take betweennow and then to coverthe materialBuild in breaks and avoid“cramming”Understand material so itcan be applied and usedin reasoning12
What does it take to pass the licensure exam?A. Taking time out of your schedule to studyB. Keeping calm when studying and taking the testC. Analyzing the questions correctlyD. Knowing the social work content areasSPRINGERPUB.COM13
Licensureexams are highstakes whichcause stress.SPRINGERPUB.COM14
There is a lotof security attesting siteswhichincreasenervousness.SPRINGERPUB.COM15
Managing pgarFollow testpreparation planTake a virtual tourof the testingcenter/becomefamiliarize withexam formatEngage in self-careGo to new testinglocation if retakingthe exam16
What does it take to pass the licensure exam?A. Taking time out of your schedule to studyB. Keeping calm when studying and taking the testC. Analyzing the questions correctlyD. Knowing the social work content areasSPRINGERPUB.COM17
Socialworkers areoftenunfamiliarwithmultiplechoice tests.SPRINGERPUB.COM18
Other test-taking challengesIdentifying method for analyzing three typesof questions: Recall – based on facts and areinformation that you can recognize orremember from readings Application – using information learnedto determine course of action in short,concise situation Reasoning – requires reasoning or toselect courses of action in more complexsituations19SPRINGERPUB.COM
What does it take to pass the licensure exam?A. Taking time out of your schedule to studyB. Keeping calm when studying and taking the testC. Analyzing the questions correctlyD. Knowing the social work content areasSPRINGERPUB.COM20
Recent workforce data indicate thefocus of more than eight out of 10of new social workers (81.5%) ison direct or clinical practice whichaims at making change on anindividual level.There is often surprise about theneed to know mezzo or macrocontent.SPRINGERPUB.COMSocial workershave to knowabout a lot oftopics, regardlessof specializationof focus.21
Social workers often have to learnnew content in gap areas.Some social workers reporthaving poor study skills.There can be a large time gapbetween testing and learning thematerial originally.SPRINGERPUB.COM22
Springer SocialWork ExamPrep SeriesStudy Guides &Practice TestsTESTIMONIALSWhat people are B.COM23
There are distinct resources for eachexamination category!SPRINGERPUB.COM24
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The “Fitbit” of Social Work Exam PrepDevelopsindividualized study planto ensure test takers pace themselvesappropriately to cover all contentSPRINGERPUB.COM
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Reducesanxiety asyou are notalone!Learning Management System/Online Learning Community Public/private discussion boards withothers studying and taking the same test Additional resources and strategiesposted by author Ability for users to share study tips,materials, and strategies with other testtakersSPRINGERPUB.COM
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Comprehensivetips for studyingand answeringthe questionscorrectly areincluded in everyguide.SPRINGERPUB.COM31
All guides come with a full-lengthexamination and additional practicetest can be purchased. All questionshave detailed answers – identifyingcontent areas tested and strategiesneeded to answer correctly.SPRINGERPUB.COM32
All guides have asummary of theKnowledge, Skills,and Abilities (KSA)statements thatform the basis of theexam blueprints.SPRINGERPUB.COM33
Makes studying fun!Interactive interface with exam content Notetaking, highlighting, rating of confidence levels Game center Discussion posts Digital flashcards Test takers can contribute to and benefit from resources –“mutual help approach”SPRINGERPUB.COM
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Dec 09, 2020 · ASWB Examination Preparation: New Resources for Overcoming Long-standing Problems and Fears Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW. Author of the bestselling Social Work Licensing Gui
