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Under-Utilized Contributions By International Students: Case Study For Education And Research, Gina Chowa, Kofi Danso, Michael Sherraden
Under-Utilized Contributions By International Students: Case Study For Education And Research, Gina Chowa, Kofi Danso, Michael Sherraden
Center for Social Development Research
International social work education in the United States focuses on globalization and international practicum for American students. a readily available resource, international social work graduate students, is rarely utilized. This article discusses a case study of five African students who engage in a process of realigning their academic knowledge to respond to local social development challenges in their home countries. These processes result in profound innovations that are based on theory, indigenous experience, and culturally competent practice.