Tedam, P. (2014) When failing doesn’t matter: a narrative inquiry into the social work practice learning experiences of black African students in England. International Journal of Higher Education. 3(1), pp. 136-145. 1927-6044.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | This paper reports the findings of a small-scale empirical study into the practice learning experiences of black African students of social work in England. Undertaken in the form of a pilot study, the findings reveal that practice learning experiences can be beneficial in enhancing skills and knowledge but can also cause distress, lower self-esteem and result in students feeling discriminated against. For participants, failing their practice learning appeared to be a far more pleasant outcome than undergoing the levels of disrespect and discrimination they believed they were subjected to on a regular basis during placements. Using elements of the critical race theoretical (CRT) framework, an attempt is made to conceptualise the narratives generated from participant interviews. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Black African social work students, practice learning, student experience, practice educators |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV11 Social work education L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC2699 Blacks. African Americans. African Caribbeans |
| Creators: | Tedam, Prospera |
| Publisher: | Sciedu Press |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Health |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Social Work Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Applied Social Studies & Sociology |
| Date: | February 2014 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 136-145 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Higher Education |
| Volume: | 3 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.5430/ijhe.v3n1p136 |
| ISSN: | 1927-6044 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6462 |
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