Abstract

SANTOS, Verónica Patricia; PINELA, Teresa Celeste Naranjo; ROMERO, Elizabeth del Carmen Cedillo  and  PAUCAR, Olga Alicia Mayanza. Action of the social worker in the educational field. Horizontes Rev. Inv. Cs. Edu. [online]. 2023, vol.7, n.27, pp.315-329.  Epub Jan 09, 2023. ISSN 2616-7964.  https://doi.org/10.33996/revistahorizontes.v7i27.517.

Within the educational field, the importance of the figure of the Social Worker is evidenced due to the mediating process that he/she has around his/her functions within a social context such as the educational institutions. The objective of this study is to analyze the importance of the social worker within the educational environment. The research was approached from the qualitative paradigm with documentary research methodology, the collection of information was done through documentary review and interviews with four professionals in the area of social work. It is concluded around the role of the social worker in educational scenarios, understanding that its main function is that of an intervener who guides the educational community from its weaknesses and strengths to the resolution of conflicts through constant support.

Keywords : Social work; Educational social work; Education; Social worker.

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