THE DEVELOPING MODELS OF SOCIAL-WORK EDUCATION IN CHINA

This paper examines the implications of Chinese culture, economic refo rm, political system and western social work theory for Chinese social work education, and presents a developing model of social work educat ion in China. It suggests that social work education in China should f ocus on the practical and theoretical problems arising from the ongoin g reforms of the economy and political system. Chinese social work edu cation, to develop and mature, should take the path of integration wit h China's social practice.