Teaching International Social Work in a Global Classroom

Cindy Davis; Nonie Harris; Lambert Englebrecht; Terry Lum

doi:10.1080/10437797.2018.1526731

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Teaching International Social Work in a Global Classroom

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Teaching International Social Work in a Global Classroom

Cindy Davis, Nonie Harris, Lambert Englebrecht and Terry Lum

Journal of Social Work Education, Vol.55(2), pp.327-337

2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2018.1526731

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Abstract

Social work educators are challenged with preparing students for international social work and work with immigrant and refugee populations. This pilot project aimed to develop an online global classroom to teach an international social work course to social work students participating from five different locations: United States (N=25), South Africa (N=4), Mexico (N=11), Hong Kong (N=6), and Australia (N=2). Qualitative data were collected from students regarding their experiences in this global classroom. Thematic analysis revealed the development of rich authentic learning, where their interactions with international classmates led to a transformative learning experience and a beginning sense of social work in a global context. Implications for future leaning and teaching of social work content across global borders are discussed.

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Title: Teaching International Social Work in a Global Classroom
Authors: Cindy Davis (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast
Nonie Harris (Author) - James Cook University
Lambert Englebrecht (Author) - Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Terry Lum (Author) - University of Hong Kong
Publication details: Journal of Social Work Education, Vol.55(2), pp.327-337
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2019
DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2018.1526731
ISSN: 1043-7797
Organisation Unit: School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Law and Society
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99451236802621
Output Type: Journal article

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