1. Bi-Directional Global Social Work Education
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NOW TO INCLUDE A GLOBALLY-FOCUSED
COURSE either at NYC Silver or at a NYU Global
Campus
2. MISSION
McSilver conducts, promotes, and
disseminates interdisciplinary, applied
research to address root causes of, effects
of, and responses to poverty locally, across
the US and globally.
McSilver Community Collaborative Board
3. What defines the activities at
McSilver?
Commitment to conducting applied research studies
drawing on collaborative, action oriented research
methods
4. Participatory research has been described as “providing
direct benefit to participants either through direct
intervention or by using the results to inform action
for change” (Israel et al., 1998, p. 175).
What distinguishes participatory research efforts from
other approaches is the emphasis on the intensive
and ongoing participation of direct service providers
and community members in creating knowledge (Israel,
Schulz, Parker, & Becker, 1998).
5. COLLABORATION WITH
POLICY MAKERS AND
FUNDERS
ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT OF
PUBLIC SERVICE
SYSTEMS
DIRECT PRACTICE
WITH POPULATIONS MADE
VULNERABLE BY POVERTY
AND ASSOCIATED
CHALLENGES THAT RESULT
FROM LACK OF ADEQUATE
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND
SUPPORT RESOURCES
9. Bi-directional Approach to Global Social Work
•Intensive Collaboration
•Shared goals
•Distribution of Power
•Recognition of Skills and
Competencies
•Communication
•Trust
10. Preparing Global Practitioners
Course content should include:
•Definitions and controversies of global social work
•Impact of globalized economy and western systems
•Understanding of the history of specific country contexts,
including pressing economic and social issues
•Learning activities that allow for thoughtful reflection
•Debriefing opportunities that allow for a safe space to explore
steps and missteps.
13. SECHI
The Secretariat for Habitat & Inclusion
(SECHI) is a Buenos Aires City
Government body which works to
construct an inclusive city, one where all
inhabitants are able to fully exercise their
right to the city.
15. Ignacio Hurban with his grandmother,
Estela de Carlotto, a human rights activist
16. Social workers must have a global
perspective even if they chose
to practice locally
Take advantage of the
opportunity to leave the
comfort zone you have/will
create in NYC
Appreciate the defining aspects
Of culture and context
Challenge yourself to learn as much as you can at Silver
