Journal article
Coming out in the social work classroom: Reclaiming wholeness and finding the teacher within
Social Work Education, Vol.30(1), pp.70-82
2011
Abstract
LGBTQ social work educators face challenges in the classroom. Social work professionals value knowing the self, yet there remains incongruence between that knowledge of the self and classroom practice. Parker Palmer in The Courage to Teach offers a framework for examination of the subjects that choose us, and fostering an environment of integrity in the classroom. Using key concepts-identity, integrity, and the teacher within-the paper argues that authenticity and wholeness are central to effective teaching and learning. The author reflects upon his own experience as an LGBTQ social worker and educator, and uses Palmer's framework for exploring the advantages of 'coming out' in the classroom. Displaying openness, honesty, and wholeness in the social work classroom has enormous rewards for both educator and student. © 2011 Taylor & Francis.
Details
- Title
- Coming out in the social work classroom: Reclaiming wholeness and finding the teacher within
- Authors
- Trevor G Gates (Author) - University of Illinois, United States
- Publication details
- Social Work Education, Vol.30(1), pp.70-82
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2011
- DOI
- 10.1080/02615471003721202
- ISSN
- 0261-5479
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451301702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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