Helena Radlinska: expanding conceptualizations of social work practice from Poland's past

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An overview is presented on the theories and techniques of Helena Radlinska, who launched Poland's first school of social work in 1925 at the Free University of Poland in Warsaw. Radlinska advocated a background in science and the liberal arts prior to social work training, addressed both rural and urban needs, and viewed research as an intrinsic component of developing practical applications.

Poland, Methods, Social services, Social service, Radlinska, Helena

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Partnership in education: an Australian school of social work and a south Indian primary health care project

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An overview is presented on India's Rural Unit for Health and Social Affairs, a project that involves the participation of the University of Australia's School of Social Work and Social Policy. Processes include joint evaluation, consultancy, and research exchange; objectives include increasing cross-cultural awareness in health and welfare issues.

Australia, India, Evaluation, Social policy, Comparative analysis, Partnership, Partnerships, Health services administration, Human services

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Dilemmas in international and cross-cultural social work education

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The article discusses methods to improve the efficacy of social work education, citing specific problems and solutions. These include the implementation of a precise terminology to promote universal understanding among social workers, and establishing an infusion framework for introducing cross-cultural materials into the curricula.

United States, Sweden, Intercultural education, Cross-cultural studies, Multicultural education, Cross cultural studies

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