Academic support for first-year social work students in South Africa

This article sets out the context for first-year social work students in South Africa, explaining particular needs of the typical student and the facilities available for support. The expectation of "deep learning" required of university students raises many questions and a proposal for a research project is suggested on teaching and learning in social work to be carried out collaboratively by South African universities. A literature survey, with extrapolation and application of relevant principles to serve as foundation for the project, is presented.