SATISFACTION OF THE STUDENTS FROM SOUTH-WEST UNIVERSITY “NEOFIT RILSKI” FROM THE ORGANIZATION OF THE PRACTICAL TRAINING
Keywords:
social work, practical training, satisfactionAbstract
One of the main priorities of our country's state policy is to facilitate the smooth transition of students into the workforce, ensuring their successful integration into the labor market. A viable solution to this challenge lies in the effective organization of practical training, which guarantees a comprehensive immersion in real work processes.
Research Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the satisfaction levels of students specializing in "Social Activities" within the Department of "Medical-Social Sciences" at South-West University "Neofit Rilski" regarding the organization and implementation of their practical training.
The research focuses on gathering the opinions of the class of 2020 students who have completed their practical training. A total of 58 respondents, including both full-time and part-time students, participated in the survey.
The survey comprises 13 questions designed to gauge students' satisfaction with their practical training experience. The questionnaire can be divided into four sections, the first three of which correspond to specific criteria and their respective measures. The final question allows trainees to freely express their opinions about the value of the practical training. The assessment system for evaluating trainees' satisfaction consists of three criteria, each measured through a qualitative evaluation of several relevant indicators. In total, the system includes 12 indicators.
The analysis of the survey results clearly indicates an overwhelmingly positive overall assessment by the interns, satisfying all three stakeholders: the students themselves, the mentors, and the academic supervisor.
However, the analysis also identified certain areas of concern that require further attention and improvement in the future.
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