Summary

This interactive workshop is a response to the main objectives of the International Federation of Social Work (IFSW), Global Standards of Social Work Education includes ensuring, “… that the next generation of social workers have access to excellent quality learning, opportunities that also incorporate social work knowledge deriving from research, experience, policy and practice.” The work of the co-presenters span social work education in teaching social work research for graduate students in the Caribbean and the United States that according to the IFSW Global Standards of Social Work Education, emphasize the following:\ Curriculum design that takes into account of the impact of interacting cultural, political, economic, communication, health, psychosocial and environmental global factors.\ The provision of an education preparation that is relevant to beginning social work practice interventions with individuals, families, groups and/or communities (functional and geographic) adaptable to a wide range of contexts.\ The use of social work methods that are based on sound evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions whenever possible, and always promote dignity and respect.\ \ Case examples of course enhancement in teaching research methods that ultimately work toward alleviating poverty and social inequalities will be highlighted. This in an effort to support the Conference theme of Respecting Diversity through Just Social Action. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to describe examples of at least two strategies for teaching social work research methods, create communities of practice in teaching social work research, and develop core course mid-term and end of term course evaluation that are inclusive and address issues and strengths of student diversity and inclusion.\ 

Keywords (separate with commas)

IFSW Global standards of social work education, curriculum design, teaching research methods, poverty and social inequalities, communities of practice, course evaluations