TY - JOUR
T1 - Critical Experiential Learning in the Native American Community for Title IV-E Students
T2 - A Pilot Evaluation
AU - Johnston-Goodstar, Katie
AU - Piescher, Kristine
AU - LaLiberte, Traci
PY - 2016/5/26
Y1 - 2016/5/26
N2 - This article describes the development, implementation of, and outcomes associated with a specialized seminar designed to increase contextual and historical knowledge necessary for work with Native American families in the child welfare system and to increase students' personal and professional growth in this capacity. Findings from a 2-year pilot evaluation revealed that students' knowledge significantly increased over time compared with that of their non-participating peers. Seminar participation also led to personal and professional growth. Findings suggest that critical experiential learning significantly enhances traditional pedagogy for graduate social workers preparing to work in child welfare, a field plagued with disparity.
AB - This article describes the development, implementation of, and outcomes associated with a specialized seminar designed to increase contextual and historical knowledge necessary for work with Native American families in the child welfare system and to increase students' personal and professional growth in this capacity. Findings from a 2-year pilot evaluation revealed that students' knowledge significantly increased over time compared with that of their non-participating peers. Seminar participation also led to personal and professional growth. Findings suggest that critical experiential learning significantly enhances traditional pedagogy for graduate social workers preparing to work in child welfare, a field plagued with disparity.
KW - Child welfare
KW - Native American
KW - critical education
KW - disparity
KW - experiential learning
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U2 - 10.1080/15548732.2016.1181021
DO - 10.1080/15548732.2016.1181021
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84969654495
SN - 1554-8732
VL - 10
SP - 310
EP - 326
JO - Journal of Public Child Welfare
JF - Journal of Public Child Welfare
IS - 3
ER -