Self-Assessment and Dialogue as Tools for Appreciating Diversity

As social work educators continue to examine methods and techniques to provide meaningful knowledge about racism and discrimination, the role of self-assessment and dialogue should also be explored. This teaching note presents a tool for students and educators to use in considering literature discri...

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Published in:Journal of social work education 2012-01, Vol.48 (1), p.159
Main Author: O'Neal, Gwenelle S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active Learning
Behavior
Core curriculum
Course Content
Cultural Pluralism
Design
Educational aspects
Educational Environment
Higher Education
Holistic Approach
Knowledge Level
Learning
Learning Activities
Learning Processes
Management
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Professional Education
Psychological aspects
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Social aspects
Social Environment
Social Work
Social work education
Socialization
Student Journals
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Summary:As social work educators continue to examine methods and techniques to provide meaningful knowledge about racism and discrimination, the role of self-assessment and dialogue should also be explored. This teaching note presents a tool for students and educators to use in considering literature discrimination and increasing awareness of multicultural resources. This tool and the related activities may be used for orientation or modified and combined with the variety of mixed media used to engage students in active learning. (Contains 2 figures.)
ISSN:1043-7797
2163-5811
DOI:10.5175/JSWE.2011.201000007