Epiphanies and learning in a postcolonial Malaysian context: A preliminary evaluation of international social work placements. (November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Crabtree, Sara Ashencaen; Parker, Jonathan; Azman, Azinda; Carlo, Dolly Paul
• Is Part Of: International social work. Volume 57:Number 6(2014:Nov.)
• Page Start: 618
• Page End: 629
• Publication Date: 2014-11
• Subjects: international placement -- Malaysia -- meta-learning -- practice learning; Social service -- Periodicals; Social problems -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Community development -- Periodicals; 361
• DOI: 10.1177/0020872812448491
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-8728

Abstract

This article discusses preliminary findings from a study of international placement learning of British social work students in social welfare settings in Malaysia. Research data generated focuses on the learning processes experienced by the students placed in an unfamiliar, postcolonial context with an emphasis on issues relating to diversity and developing critical cultural competence. Future sustainability and benefits of such placements are also reviewed.