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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 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. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER] . Copyright of Journal of Teaching in Social Work is the property of Taylor & Francis Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.).
Keywords
  • integrating,
  • social work,
  • curriculum
Publication Date
2012
DOI
10.1080/08841233.2012.670087
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Citation Information
Laurie 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/soma_sen/11/