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Publication Date: 2012
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Integrating a Transcultural Perspective into the Social Work Curriculum: A Descriptive and Exploratory Study
Drabble, Laurie; Sen, Soma; Oppenheimer, Sergio Yomar
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v32 n2 p204-221 2012
This paper describes a transcultural perspective, employed by one social work program, as an integrative framework for addressing diversity throughout the curriculum. The transcultural perspective incorporates five interrelated but distinct dimensions: (1) culture (recognizing the importance of culture at all levels of practice); (2) understanding dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression; (3) positionality and self-reflexivity; (4) respectful partnership; and (5) cultural competence (translating principles into culturally responsive practice). Also presented are findings from a study assessing student understanding after delivery of educational modules introducing the transcultural perspective. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Social Work, Cultural Pluralism, Power Structure, Social Class, Disadvantaged, Counseling Techniques, Teaching Methods, Cooperation, Pretests Posttests, Student Evaluation
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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