Fieldwork in Social Work Education During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in India: Disruptions and Discoveries

Abstract

This article explores the discoveries and disruptions of fieldwork in social work during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by obtaining information from the social work educators in India. By employing an exploratory online survey method, emerging experiences, growing challenges, implemented activities, engagement of learners and solid suggestions are drawn from the study and presented in this article. The findings of this article are useful for the fraternity of social work to adopt and implement online/offline/blended modes of fieldwork for their students in a systematic way and complete the fieldwork requirements during a pandemic situation.