KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
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Course Number/Program Name SW 8900 Social Work International Study
Department Social Work and Human Service
Degree Title (if applicable) Master of Social Work (MSW)
Proposed Effective Date 1 May 2013
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Prerequisites Admission to Graduate Study at KSU
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
This graduate level international study abroad experience is organized around
international study and internship opportunities offered by international partners such as
the ICSSPE, the Erastus Mundus Graduate Program, and Special Olympics, Southeast
Asia. These service learning initiatives will provide educational, practice and service
opportunities for masters level students in social work and closely related fields.
III.
Justification
The Social Work Program has been heavily invested in study abroad initiatives
for more than 6 years. We now offer 3 courses (Uganda, Southeast Asia, and
Europe) The faculty of the program are strongly committed to exposing our
students to social work in an international setting. This course will serve as the
organizing course for these initiatives. The reader will note that the objectives
and requirements for all 3 experiences are unified, The itinerary, training
schedule, and other key information will be included as an attachment. For the
purposes of this review, the attachment section has been completed for the
upcoming Disaster Se3inar to be held in Belgium and Germany.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Dr. Alan Kirk
Text: : Articles and Training Material displayed on
www.childtraumaacademy.com
Prerequisites: Admission to the KSU Graduate College
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, through the accomplishment of specific
assignments, class lectures, class exercises, required readings, and discussions students
will:
1. Synthesize , evaluate, and integrate different and evolving theoretical perspectives and
empirical knowledge about social work practice in different cultures.
2. Evaluate the interrelationships among the biological, sociological, psychological,
cultural, and spiritual determinants that contribute to personal, family, or community
rehabilitation and restoration.
3. Apply the constructs of gender, ethnic, cultural and racial differences in expressing
and ameliorating psychological trauma.
4. Identify areas appropriate for the use of sport and adapted sport in a variety of
international practice settings.
5. Demonstrate critical incident de-briefing techniques suitable for field use in multicultural settings.
6. Evaluate and critique interventions appropriate to various psychosocial dysfunctions
common in the field of practice.
7. Identify areas appropriate for collaboration and consultation with members of other
disciplines.
8. Develop cultural competence in an international setting with professionals
representing diverse cultures and disciplines.
Instructional Method
Lecture, Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, and Group Games
Method of Evaluation ASSIGNMENTS
1. Integration Paper.
A. Perform a mini-review of literature related to the partnership of sport and
social work in disaster intervention.. Summarize the findings of the
articles in annotated format or complete a review of literature. You should
find a minimum of 10 articles in the professional literature.
B. Based upon your recent experience and the information gained from your
literature search, discuss the future potential of this partnership.
C. The instructor will provide a comprehensive reading list to all participants
at least 4 weeks before initiation of travel. Students will be provided with
specific questions to address using the required readings.
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
NONE
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Social Work
SW 9000
SW International Study
3-0-3
May, 2013
Regular
APPROVED:
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VII Attach Syllabus
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
SW 9000
MSW INTERNATIONAL STUDY
Summer-Fall, 2013
Instructors: Alan B. Kirk, LCSW, Ph.D.
Ardith Peters, PhD
Irene McClatchy, PhD
e-mail address: akirk@kennesaw.edu
COURSE PREREQUISITES: NONE
COURSE TEXT: Articles and Training Material displayed on
www.childtraumaacademy.com and Special Olympics.com as assigned by the
instructor.
OVERVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF THE COURSE
This Masters level international study abroad experience builds upon the learning in the
foundation year of the MSW program. Content is organized around an international
study and internship opportunities by KSU, the ICSSPE, the Erastus Mundus Graduate
Program, and Special Olympics, Southeast Asia. These service learning initiatives will
provide educational, practice and service opportunities for masters level students in social
work and closely related fields. The study setting will be attached to this syllabus as it is
tailored for the varied experiences offered by the MSW Program.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of the course, through the accomplishment of specific assignments,
class lectures, class exercises, required readings, and discussions students will:
1. Synthesize , evaluate, and integrate different and evolving theoretical perspectives and
empirical knowledge about social work practice in different cultures.
2. Evaluate the interrelationships among the biological, sociological, psychological,
cultural, and spiritual determinants that contribute to personal, family, or community
rehabilitation and restoration.
3. Apply the constructs of gender, ethnic, cultural and racial differences in expressing
and ameliorating psychological trauma.
4. Identify appropriate applications of sport and adapted sport in a variety of
international practice settings.
5. Be able to demonstrate critical incident de-briefing techniques suitable for field use in
multi-cultural settings.
6. Evaluate and critique interventions appropriate to various psychosocial dysfunctions
common in the field of practice.
7. Identify areas appropriate for collaboration and consultation with members of other
disciplines.
8. Develop cultural competence in an international setting with professionals
representing diverse cultures and disciplines.
COURSE FORMAT
This course will include lectures, discussions, class presentations, team learning activities
and required readings.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Seminar/Internship participation
30 pts.
2. Evaluative Paper
20 pts.
3. Integration Paper
30 pts.
4. Readings
20 pts.
GRADING SCALE
There are possible 100 points to be earned in this class. Grades will depend on the
cumulative number of earned points. Points will be interpreted as follows:
90-100 = A; 80-89 = B; 70-79 = C; 65-69 = D; Below 65 = F
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to participate in all seminar activities as scheduled. Participation at
all non-scheduled events are voluntary. If a student is unable to attend any scheduled
session due to illness, one of the KSU faculty team members must be informed in
advance.
ASSIGNMENTS
1.
Integration Paper.
A. Perform a mini-review of literature related to the partnership of sport and
social work in disaster intervention.. Summarize the findings of the
articles in annotated format or complete a review of literature. You should
find a minimum of 10 articles in the professional literature.
B. Based upon your recent experience and the information gained from your
literature search, discuss the future potential of this partnership.
C. The instructor will provide a comprehensive reading list to all participants
at least 4 weeks before initiation of travel. Students will be provided with
specific questions to address using the required readings.
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A
Itinerary
2. October 21 Depart Atlanta
3. October 22 Arrive Brussels
4. October 22 Train to Leuven, Belgium
5. October 23 Training at Erastus Mundus Graduate Program
6. October 24 Optional Day Trip to Paris, France
7. October 25 Plane To Berlin
8. October 25 Bus to Rheinsberg, Germany
9. October 30 Bus to Berlin
10. November 3 Plane to Atlanta
11.
12. Hotels Belgium University guest quarters
13.
Rheinsberg Hotel Am See Haus Rheinsberg
14.
Berlin ETAP Potsdamm Plaza
15.
ATTACHMENT B
Description of the International Experience
This Masters level international study abroad experience builds upon the learning in the foundation year of the MSW program.
Content is organized around an international seminar hosted by KSU and the ICSSPE based in Berlin, Germany. This seminar
will bring together more than 100 sport and social work professionals from around the world to receive advanced training in
post-disaster responding, critical incident de-briefing, adapted sport activities, and community organization emphasizing rebuilding after man-made or natural disasters.
Schedule of Events SCHEDULE
The instructor reserves the right to alter this schedule in order to facilitate the learning experience of the class.
Time Sunday Nov. Monday Nov. 13 Tuesday Nov.
12
14
Disasters, emergency relief
and reconstruction
(Theory and case study)
- Anatomy and types of
disaster
- Impact on people,
emergency relief &
development/
reconstruction sector
Working as disaster relief
responders
Life of responders
9.00 am
to
1.00 pm
Using the potential of sports
(Theory and practical
activity)
- Definition of sport and
setting the context
- Introduction into key
working areas of physical
activity: Physical aspects
(sports medicine, health
enhancing physical
activities)
- Moving for Health
- Icebreaker games, team
sports
Psychology as part of
emergency relief
Survivors’ response to
disasters, behavioural
impact and reactions
Stress in disaster relief
responders
(Theory and case study)
Impact and strategies to
minimise stress
Trauma, sport and physical
activity
(Theory and practical
activity)
Introduction into
opportunities to practise
sport with traumatised
people
Wednesday
Nov. 15
Practical Activity
Introduction to Yoga
Thursday
Nov. 16
Practical Activities
Games, kinds of disabilities
& individual challenges
(inclusive approach)
Friday Nov.
Team Presentation
Role and contribution of
sport as part of
humanitarian aid
(Theory)
Cultural dimensions and
- Didactics
their impact on sports
- Safety
(Theory)
- Strategies for
- Self-reflection
implementation of
- Team-reflection
programmes
- Sensitisation for
- Suitable sports and physical
differences
education
Examples of Good Practice
in later phases of disaster
Practical Activities
management
Sports and Cultural
(Case studies)
Sport and APA programmes Awareness
in disaster relief areas
Long-term reconstruc
(latter stages)
- Sport and reconstruc
- Restoration of sport
infrastructure
- Coaching community
coaches
- Information on conta
data
1.30 pm Lunch
Practical Activity
3.00 pm
Arrival of participants
–
- Introduction into the
multifaceted possibilities and
impacts of physical activities
Using the potential of sports
(Theory and practical activity)
- Introduction into key
working areas of physical
activities: Psychological and
social aspects
Intervention methods
(Theory and practical
activity)
- Team debriefing
Social work – From survivors to
surviving communities
Team Task
- Case management
Developing activities
- Integration
without equipment
- Teambuilding
Psycho-motor
therapy
(Theory and practical
activity)
Summary, Discussion,
Evaluation
6.00 pm
6.30 pm
7.30 pm
–
9.00 pm
Opening
- Welcome of
participants
- Introduction of
partners
- Introduction
(motivation, intention
and future aims)
- Teambuilding
- Dinner
6.30 pm Dinner
Areas of sport
(Practical activity)
Introduction into key working
areas of physical activities
- Sport for persons with a
disability (movie)
- Rehabilitation through sport
eg. goal ball, seated
volleyball, wheelchair
basketball
Activities
(Theory and practical
activity)
Games focussing on
restoration of community
activities
Activities (Practice)
Exercises/games to
strengthen well-being
Closing
- Distribution of
Certificates
- Dinner
PHASE 1
Basic Training
Experience gained through our first year of the partnership with the Erasmus Mundus Program
strongly suggest that the seminar participants require basic training in theory and practice related
to certain parts of the content. Our KSU students know little of the basic principles of inclusive
and adaptive sport. They also have no foundational knowledge in how sport can be used for
psychosocial rehabilitation or community development. Likewise, the European students have
little or no background in basic psychological or sociological theory.
The study abroad experience will begin with an intensive one-day training session that is
designed to prepare seminar participants for the applied learning within the seminar. Our KSU
students will join with the Erasmus Mundus students in Paris, France. Four hours of the seminar
will be devoted to basic theory and practice principles. KSU faculty will instruct the Sport
cohort while the Erasmus Mudus faculty will instruct our KSU students. The afternoon schedule
will include applied learning focusing on critical incident de-briefing, assessment, and cultural
competence. The following day will be essentially a free day to enjoy Paris and to participate in
activities that all of the 2 cohorts of students to interact.
PHASE 2
Service
The KSU cohort will travel to Berlin, Germany for an experience of service and also cultural
immersion. Based upon our experience during the 2011 program, we will expand our activities
with the school. This school is a public elementary school that is a demonstration project for
“mainstreaming” disabled children into normal classes. We will once again provide services in
the area of painting, landscape work, and minor repair. This year we will substantially expand
our contact with the children. We will develop a short presentation for the school children in an
assembly. The KSU students will work to plan a presentation that presents American culture and
invites the children to learn more about America and to interact with our students s they join
their classes. Following the presentation, our students will join various classes to interact with
the children and help them with their English skills.
During our stay in Berlin, students will participate in a bus tour that reviews German and Berlin
history with an emphasis on 20the century history. The students will have 1 free day to visit
museums, markets, or any other place of interest to the student.
The students will travel by bus to the seminar venue. 80 KM north of Berlin. During this trip,
the buss will make a stop at the S concentration camp for a 2-hour self-guided tour. This one
was of the original “Nazi death camps”. It is notable that more than 400,000 prisoners were
“executed”. This camp was also instrumental in developing methods for mass killing such as
those used in the more well-known Auswitz camp.
PHASE 3
Seminar in Community Re-Building Through Sport and Social Work. This 5-day seminar will
bring participants from more than 25 countries together to learn about post disaster interventions
and development programs from around the world. An international faculty will present state of
the art practice activities, new initiatives, and successful programs from around the world. The
program from the 2011 event is attached.