(Research Assistant)

The project envisages an approach based on four different modules. These are

Module 1: State-wide inventory of the counselling and support system and nationwide inventory of school social work at vocational schools

Module 2: Formulation of recommendations for the content and implementation steps of a framework concept for school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg

Module 3: Scientific monitoring of the implementation of school social work and the further development of the counselling and support system at vocational schools in Hamburg

Module 4: Evaluation of the practical implementation of school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg

The four modules of the project are described in more detail below:

Module 1: State-wide inventory of the counselling and support system and nationwide inventory of school social work at vocational schools

In the first module, a state-wide inventory of the counselling and support system in Hamburg and a nationwide inventory of school social work at vocational schools will be carried out. With the help of a document analysis, relevant resources, competences, structures and contextual conditions for the conceptual further development of school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg are to be compiled and collated. Furthermore, existing framework concepts, decrees, guidelines and funding principles for school social work at general and vocational schools in Germany will be researched. From this, technical cornerstones for the conceptual further development of school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg are to be identified and decision-making options for further development identified. In addition, short interviews will be conducted with selected stakeholders of the existing counselling and support system in Hamburg.

Module 2: Formulation of recommendations for the content and implementation steps of a framework concept for school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg

In the second module, recommendations are to be formulated for the content and implementation steps of a framework concept for school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg. The recommendations take into account the special features of school social work at vocational schools and pay attention to points of contact between school social work and the counselling and support system in Hamburg.

Module 3: Scientific monitoring of the implementation of school social work and the further development of the counselling and support system at vocational schools in Hamburg

In the third module, the gradual implementation of school social work at vocational schools and the further development of the counselling and support system in Hamburg will be scientifically supported throughout the process. The focus of the scientific support here is on contributing professional expertise in the areas of implementing innovations in organisations, counselling and support systems, co-operation between youth welfare and schools, school social work and inclusion. In order to discuss and provide expert support for the implementation of school social work at vocational schools and the further development of the counselling and support system, regular steering meetings are to be held with relevant stakeholders.

Module 4: Evaluation of the practical implementation of school social work at vocational schools in Hamburg

As part of the scientific evaluation, the fourth module will use quantitative instruments (online questionnaire for all respondent groups) and qualitative instruments (eight group discussions with selected representatives of the stakeholder groups) to survey various stakeholder groups that are crucial to the success of the implementation of school social work. The focus of the research interest is on a) the needs, framework concept, programme goals and priorities, b) the framework conditions and implementation of school social work, c) the processes and activities of school social work and d) the results and successes of school social work. The following groups of actors who are important for the implementation should be interviewed in the process-accompanying (formative) evaluation: a) the school and department heads, b) the teachers, c) the school social workers and d) other educational staff at and around the schools (e.g. stakeholders). A repeat survey (pre-post design) will be conducted to measure the effects. Stufflebeam's CIPP model will be used as the theoretical concept (Stufflebeam & Shinkfield, 2007; Stufflebeam, 2007, 2003, 2001, 1984, 1971a and b). A descriptive and inferential statistical evaluation of the quantitative data and a content analysis of the group discussions will be carried out.