ERIC Number: EJ839431
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Nov
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-0884-1233
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Spirituality in Social Work Pedagogy: A Canadian Perspective
Coholic, Diana
Journal of Teaching in Social Work, v26 n3-4 p197-217 Nov 2006
This paper discusses some results of a qualitative study that explored both student and educator viewpoints regarding the inclusion of spirituality in social work pedagogy. A grounded theory research methodology was used to analyze data obtained from semi-structured individual interviews completed with eighteen participants-eight educators and ten students. Data analysis uncovered the following pedagogical issues: delineating between spirituality and religion, the marginalization of spirituality, creating contexts for discussions about spirituality, making connections with theories and practices, and utilizing class exercises. The research analysis supports the need to become more intentional about including spirituality in social work pedagogy. (Contains 2 notes.)
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Religious Factors, Social Work, Foreign Countries, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, College Faculty, Interviews, Curriculum Design, College Curriculum, Role of Religion, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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