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The Challenge Of Integrating Social Justice Content; Making The Abstract Concrete, Simon Funge, Rashida Crutchfield, Lisa Jennings

Social Work Faculty Publications

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Integrating Social Justice Content Into Social Work Education: Making The Abstract Concrete, Simon Funge, Rashida Crutchfield, Lisa Jennings

Social Work Faculty Publications

A national survey of social work educators teaching in CSWE-accredited social work education programs in the U.S. was conducted to explore their perceptions about integrating social justice content into their teaching. A content analysis of written commentary provided by 139 educators revealed four key areas relevant to their efforts: (a) the effect of program mission and integration, (b) the effect of faculty preparation and engagement, (c) the effect of students’ positionality, and (d) the challenge of connecting an abstract concept to concrete practices. Findings from this study have highlighted not only the difficulties educators face trying to make this abstract …

Deliberative Dialogue: An Interdisciplinary Tool Promoting Civil Discourse And Enhancing Civic Literacy, Gayle Mallinger, Molly Kerby

Social Work Faculty Publications

Overview:

• Basic concepts of deliberative dialogue as an interdisciplinary tool
• Deliberative dialogue as a instrument for civil discourse
• The efficacy of deliberative dialogue on civic literacy