Overview

The challenge of standardising social work education remains a much-discussed but under-documented issue, particularly in developing and less-developed countries. This book offers valuable insights into developing a curriculum that equips future social workers with the skills to meet global challenges in an evolving professional landscape.

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Author:   Ksenija Napan (Massey University) ,  Angela Rosignoli (University of Roma) ,  Bojana Mesec (University of Ljubljana) ,  Liljana Rihter (University of Ljubljana)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447377313

ISBN 10:   1447377311
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   27 January 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

1. Introduction - Rajendra Baikady Part 1: Students as Cocreators of curriculum 2. Academic co-creative inquiry: Cocreating with students - Ksenija Napan 3. Engaging students in co-creating the curriculum: participation practices in an Italian bachelor’s degree in social work - Angela Rosignoli 4. Cocreating a social work curriculum in Slovenia: student involvement - Bojana Mesec and Liljana Rihter Part 2: International Collaboration and co-creation of curriculum 5. Resilient Education and Mitigation of Social Problems: Introducing Community Social Labs in the Social Work Curriculum - Charles Kalinganire, Eric Awich Ochen, Janestic Twikirize, Zena Mnasi Mabeyo and Ann Christin E. Nilsen 6. Using Erasmus + scholarships for internationalization of social work programs: case of Georgia - Shorena Sadzaglishvili, Rusudan Asatiani and Teona Gotsiridze 7. European Perspectives on the digital adaptation of the Social Work curriculum in Spain - Clara Grech-Santi, Rubén González-Rodríguez, Paula Frieiro and Breogán Rioboó-Lois Part 3 8. Insights to co-creation from Aotearoa New Zealand: Working together in partnership to develop a social work curriculum that serves our rich diversity of peoples and communities - Sarah Fraser, Rehia Whaanga, Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Ngāti Rongomaiwahine 9. Revisiting the Development of Social Work Curriculum in India: Calls for Multi Stake Holder’s Participation in Co-Creation - Bishnu Mohan Dash and Sheeba Joseph 10. Ecological Narrative Approach in Co-Creating the Social Work Curriculum: A Pathway to Inclusive and Holistic Education - Emanuela Fato 11. Co-creation in the curriculum through Service Learning - Paula Sousa 12. Conclusion: Way Forward: revisiting curriculum making process in Social Work - Rajendra Baikady

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Rajendra Baikady is Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the Central University of Kerala and Senior Research Associate in the Department of Social Work and Community Development at the University of Johannesburg.

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