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Integrating a transcultural perspective into the social work curriculum: a descriptive and exploratory study
Journal of Teaching in Social Work (2012)
  • Laurie A. Drabble, San Jose State University
  • Soma Sen, San Jose State University
  • Sergio Yomar Oppenheimer
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
  • transcultural perspective,
  • social work,
  • exploratory study
Disciplines
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1080/08841233.2012.670087
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Citation Information
Laurie A. Drabble, Soma Sen and Sergio Yomar Oppenheimer. "Integrating a transcultural perspective into the social work curriculum: a descriptive and exploratory study" Journal of Teaching in Social Work Vol. 32 Iss. 2 (2012) p. 204 - 221 ISSN: 0884-1233
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/laurie_drabble/50/