Integrating a Transcultural Perspective into the Social Work Curriculum: A Descriptive and Exploratory Study
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- 27 April 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Teaching in Social Work
- Vol. 32 (2) , 204-221
Abstract
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.Keywords
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