Beyond practical preparation: A critical approach to preparing social work students for international study experiences.

As critical discussions on the internationalisation of social work continue, the importance of preparing social work students undertaking international study is increasingly recognised. This article describes the preparation process developed for a group of Australian students undertaking internatio...

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Published in:International Social Work Vol. 61; no. 6; pp. 1083 - 1095
Main Authors: Jones, Peter, Rowe, Simone, Miles, Debra
Format: Article
Published: Sage Publications, Ltd. Nov2018
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