
Globalization is shaping the social and economic environment of the early 21st century. Most social work students will practice with people who are of a different culture and national origin to their own. This highly-anticipated collection of curriculum resources will help prepare social workers to recognize the global context of social work practice. Educators will be able to easily adapt the resources to their existing courses. Models range from infusion of international content in foundation and concentration courses to specialized electives on international social work or social development. The editors introduction offers a guide to the CSWE standards and helps faculty to see the relevance and choices available for infusion of global content. Council on Social Work Education We are a nonprofit national association representing individual members and graduate and undergraduate programs of professional social work education. Founded in 1952, this partnership of educational and professional institutions, social welfare agencies, and private citizens is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the sole accrediting agency for social work education in this country. CSWE Press is a niche publisher that addresses the needs of social work educators. Some of our areas of publishing specialty are -The philosophy, theory, and practice of teaching -The process and evaluation of learning -The organization and structure of social work education -Diversity in all forms in social work practice and education -Social work in multiple contexts
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2005-01-01
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