Takepu principled approach : a new vision for teaching social work practice in Aotearoa
Date
2014Citation:
Akhter, S., and Leonard, R. (2014). Takepu principled approach : a new vision for teaching social work practice in Aotearoa. In J. Duke, Mm Henrickson, & L. Beddoe (Eds), Protecting the public - enhancing the profession. Wellington: Social Workers Registration Board. (93-104).Permanent link to Research Bank record:
https://hdl.handle.net/10652/3151Abstract
The purpose of the research reported here was to gather reflections of the learning experience of tauira (students) of Te Tohu Paetahi Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga, Bachelor of Social Work : Biculturalism in Practice (BSW (BIP)) at Te Wānanga o Aorearoa (TWOA).
A total of nine tauira (students) interviews were analysed by using kaupapa Māori methods, takepu principles and qualitative research design. The findings revealed that the students felt fulfilled throughout their journeys as ngā takepu (Māori principles, values, and beliefs) principled approach of BSW have awakened (mauri oho) their consciousness of who they are and made them challenge their hegemonic thinking. The findings were discussed In the light of the BSW framework and social work education and practice of Aotearoa.
Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori Subject Headings):
Toko i te ora, Kura tuatoru, Tikanga-ruaKeywords:
biculturalism, social work, social work education, Māori worldview, Te Tohu Paetahi Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga, Bachelor of Social Work : Biculturalism in Practice (BSW (BIP)), Te Wānanga o Aorearoa (TWOA), reflective learningANZSRC Field of Research:
160799 Social Work not elsewhere classified, 130399 Specialist Studies in Education not elsewhere classifiedCopyright Holder:
Social Workers Registration Board of Aotearoa/New ZealandCopyright Notice:
@ Social Workers Registration Board 2014Available Online at:
http://www.swrb.govt.nz/doc-man/ppep-conference-1/219-swrb-ppep-conference-proceedingshttp://www.swrb.govt.nz/doc-man/ppep-conference-1/220-swrb-ppep-conference-proceedings-1