Teaching Note—Exploring Podcast-Facilitated Course Work on Racism. (2nd January 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Belfiore, M. Nicole; Hoover, Jeanette L.; Jenkins, Angel R.; Ting, Laura
• Is Part Of: Journal of social work education. Volume 57:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 180
• Publication Date: 2021-01-02
• Subjects: Social work education -- Periodicals; Social work education -- United States -- Periodicals; 361.305
• DOI: 10.1080/10437797.2020.1799890
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1043-7797

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Social work educators teach cultural competency and guide students to understand and address racism. Using mixed methods, we explored the influence of a one-semester course on racial attitudes, skills, and knowledge among 10 diverse undergraduate students. The Seeing White podcast delivered content about historic and systemic race-based oppression and discrimination in American society. Students participated in seminars, maintained reflective journals, and wrote a self-analysis paper to integrate learning. Findings indicate increased knowledge and understanding of key concepts and a commitment to respond to institutional racism. Implications for social work education suggest the need for humility and a willingness for educators and institutions to share power. Ideas for course work on racism are provided.