Educational benefits of international experiential learning in an MSW program

被引:67
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作者
Gilin, Barbara [1 ]
Young, Tom [1 ]
机构
[1] Widener Univ, Ctr Social Work Educ, Chester, PA 19013 USA
关键词
cross-cultural sensitivity; international collaboration; professional development; social work education; study abroad; SOCIAL-WORK; SCHOOLS;
D O I
10.1177/0020872808093347
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
Providing an international study experience for MSW students in schools of social work in the USA has become more important in the context of globalization. The authors describe how a brief international study course enhanced the learning experiences of 16 MSW students along four dimensions, including cross-cultural sensitivity and professional identity development.
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页数:13
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