Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Social Constructivism: Teaching Counselors From A Multicultural Lens, Shama Panjwani

National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change

The presentation explores the use of the social constructivist approach and pedagogy to teaching multicultural competency and utilizing the social justice advocacy model. The teaching strategies utilized in this approach can enhance student learning experiences and help in meeting the student learning outcomes. With this approach the educators can help students practice components of self-awareness, knowledge, and skills.