ERIC Number: ED257621
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1981-Aug
Pages: 37
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: N/A
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Education for Social Work Practice with American Indian Families: 2. Instructor's Manual. Child Welfare Training.
Brown, Eddie F.; Shaughnessy, Timothy F.
Learning activities are the main feature of this instructor's guide for a course which emphasizes appreciation of American Indian culture for non-Indian human service providers. The course can be completed in 12-15 hours and may be used as part of a college social work course or presented in workshop fashion. The manual is companion to a student text and follows the same format with five major sections: (1) introduction to diverse lifestyles and culture of Southwest Indian tribes; (2) Indian extended families and tribal social networks; (3) social work practice concepts--dual perspective, motivation, and stabilization--in relation to serving Indian people; (4) the nature of the federal-tribal relationship; and (5) child and family welfare services available to Indians. Each section begins with a one-page overview stating the major emphasis, sequence of units, and desired outcome and competencies for learners. Following the summary are study/discussion questions, suggested readings, and detailed learning activities which include various role playing situations, problem-solving, and goal setting. The unit on tribal and Christian religions suggests learning a simple Indian dance, discussing the social and religious importance of dance in American Indian culture, and developing a hypothetical problem with a religious basis. (JHZ)
Descriptors: Activity Units, American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Studies, Caseworker Approach, Child Welfare, Community Resources, Cross Cultural Training, Cultural Activities, Cultural Awareness, Extended Family, Family Life, Family Role, Federal Indian Relationship, Federal Legislation, Learning Activities, Postsecondary Education, Social Networks, Social Services, Social Work, Social Workers, Tribes, Units of Study
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: Children's Bureau (DHHS/OHS), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Arizona State Univ., Tempe. School of Social Work.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A