On the other side of the rabbit proof fence: decolonizing social work education - a framework for change.
The push to improve Indigenous student retention and completion rates in higher education programs is a strategic goal across Australian universities. Similarly, the notion of decolonizing education to allow for a more culturally relevant educational experience is being discussed in university curri...
| Publicado en: | Social Work Education Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 862 - 879 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2024
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