Cross-cultural practice: social worker ingenuity in the indigenization of practice knowledge

Article Abstract:

Social workers in developing countries who were trained in Western theories find difficulty in applying their knowledge because the Western practices do not take into account indigenous elements of developing nations' cultures. However, through the process of indigenization, social work with a Western framework is adapted and transplanted into different environments by making modifications. The modification of foreign models of social work highlights the creativity of the workers and makes it more appropriate in the local context.

Practice, Social workers, Social work administration, Social services administration

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Values, theories and methods in social work education: a culturally transferable core?

Article Abstract:

The disenchantment with formal social work as a strategy for social development in developing countries necessitates the creation of an international framework for social science. To achieve this goal, social workers should challenge the traditional approaches to social work education that heavily depend on consensus. In its place, alternatives such as team building, conflict resolution, networking and organizational development should be viewed as viable methods for teaching social policy development.

International aspects, Social services, Social service

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An international faculty development experience

Article Abstract:

International social work that is being carried out in various countries of the world and the experience of social welfare are discussed. The author shares his experiences in the U.S. where he was studying, the way he benefited from other faculty members when he was teaching and the various seminars attended by him that helped in enhancing his knowledge.

United States, Personal narratives, Personal account, Social science teachers

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