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ERIC Number: EJ615093
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-1043-7797
Culture and Professional Education: The Experiences of Native American Social Workers.
Weaver, Hilary N.
Journal of Social Work Education, v36 n3 p415-28 Fall 2000
A qualitative survey explored the professional educational experiences of 63 Native American social workers and social work students. Most respondents identified the need for more cultural content in the curriculum, personal struggles experienced in pursuing an education grounded in Anglo cultural norms, but also available supports, especially other Native Americans. (DB)
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student), Higher Education, Multicultural Education, Professional Education, Qualitative Research, Social Work, Social Workers, Student Adjustment, Student Development, Surveys
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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