Globalization calls for the profession of social work to prepare practitioners with the ability to think globally and take global action to appropriately address the needs of diverse clients and constituents, both at home and abroad, which requires the development of cultural humility. Schools of social work are tasked with the globalization of curriculum to teach cultural humility and meet the current needs of society, a challenging task in need of a clear and unifying plan for implementation. Beginning with a foundation of postcolonial theory and utilizing Culturally Responsive Teaching techniques, schools of social work can integrate the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which are closely aligned with social work values, to provide a unified structure that will instill in students a global mindset grounded in cultural humility, preparing them to work with diverse populations on a wide range of issues. The integration of short-term study abroad experiences can further the development of a global mindset grounded in cultural humility by immersing students in unfamiliar and varied cultures for a learning experience that is far more transformational than classroom learning alone.
- The Journey to Cultural Humility: Globalization and Study Abroad as Essential Elements of Social Work Education
- Sabrina M. Straub
- Catherine Marrs Fuchsel - University of St. Thomas, School of Social Work
- University of St. Thomas; Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
- Banded Dissertation
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- Morrison Family College of Health; School of Social Work
- Dissertation
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