Critical Thinking and E-Learning in Social Work Education
Jennifer Anderson-Meger

Abstract
The following literature review and critique is an exploration of critical thinking in on-line social work education. Social work has been torn between the benefits and limitations of on-line education and has fallen behind other disciplines in the use of on-line education. On-line education has numerous benefits and when used appropriately can serve several important outcomes. Critical thinking can be enhanced in social work education by the use of on-line pedagogical processes. This article reviews the literature to offer definitions of critical thinking in the social work profession, define models of teaching critical thinking in an on-line environment, and provide recommendations for future research and application. The intent is to encourage an open mind in the use of on-line platforms for teaching certain competencies in social work.

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