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Teaching Aids

Books with guides, lesson plans, student handouts and ideas for activities.

Adleman, J. & Enguidanos, G. (Eds.). (1995). Racism in the lives of women. New York: Harrington Press.

Bannerji, H. (1995). Thinking through: Essays on feminism, Marxism and anti-racism . Toronto: Women's Press.

Barrett, J. P. et al. (1981). Teaching global awareness: An approach for grades 1-6 (Global Awareness Series). Denver: Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver.

Berry, J.W. & Laponce J. A. (Eds.). (1994). Ethnicity and culture in Canada: The research landscape. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Bissoondath, N. (1994). Selling illusions: The cult of multiculturalism in Canada. Penguin books.

Bolaria, B.S. & Li, P. S. (1988). Racial oppression in Canada. Toronto: Garamond.

Cannon, M. (1995). Racism in Canada: The invisible empire. Toronto: Random House.

Christensen, C.P. (1995). Immigrant minorities in Canada. In J. C. Turner & F. J. Turner, Canadian social welfare (pp. 179-212). Scarborough, Ontario: Allyn and Bacon.

Clews, R. (1996). Antiracist social work practice and education: Contributions from newcomers. Paper presented at Annual Conference of Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work. Brock University, Ontario.

Clews, R.A. (1996 August). Immigrant in stable, homogeneous areas: A new challenge for anti-racist practice?. Unpublished paper.

Coffin, J. (1982). Library Skills for multicultural studies. Vancouver: British Columbia Teachers Federation Lesson Aids Service.

Creese, G. (1991). Organizing racism in the workplace: Chinese workers in Vancouver before the Second World War. In O. McKague (Ed.), Racism in Canada (pp. 33-44). Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Fifth House Publisher.

Cross, M. & Keith, M. (Eds.). Racism, the city and the state. London: Routledge.

Das Gupta, T. (1996). Racism and paid work. Toronto: Garamond.

Dominelli, L. (1988) Antiracist social work. Basingstoke, England: Macmillan Press, Ltd.

Dubios, M. & Kenkiki, E. (1998). Taskforce on multicultural and multiracial issues in social work education in Quebec . Unpublished paper.

Fuentealba, S. (1995). Still quite new: The multifaceted challenge of cross cultural healthcare. (Available from Saskatoon Open Door Society, 311-4th Avenue North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 2LB).

Gibson, E. A. & Griffiths, B. (1982). Teachers guide to 'Canada: Our People. Toronto: Gage Publishing.

Glickerman, Y. (1991). Antisemitism and Jewish social cohesion in Canada. In O. McKague (Ed.), Racism in Canada (pp. 45-63). Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Fifth House Publishers

Griswald, V. J. & Starke, J. (1980). Multicultural art projects. London: Love Publishing.

Hall, B. L., Kulig, J. C., Thorpe, K., & Pfeuti, L. (1998). Understanding and application of culturally diverse issues within university settings. The Canadian Journal of Higher Education, 28(1), pp. 105-128.

Harris, H. (1981). Children's games: A unit on games of other cultures. Vancouver: British Columbia Teachers' Federation Lesson Aids Service.

Harvey, A. (1997). Group work with African- American youth in the criminal justice system: A culturally competent model. In G. Grief & P. Ephross (Eds.), Group work with populations at risk (pp. 160-174). New York: Oxford University Press.

Herberg, D.C. & Herberg E. N. (1995). Canada's ethno racial diversity: Policies and programs for Canadian social welfare. In J. C. Turner & F. J. Turner (Eds.), Canadian social welfare. Scarborough, Ontario: Allyn and Bacon.

Hryniuk, S. (Ed.). (1992). Twenty years of multiculturalism: Success and failures. Winnipeg, Manitoba: St.John's College Press.

James, C.E. & Shadd, A. (1994) Talking about differences: Encounters in culture. Toronto: Between the Lines.

Johnson, J. & Benegar, J. (1981). Global issues in the intermediate classroom, grades 5-8. Boulder, Colorado: Global Perspectives in Education.

Kalin, R. & Berry, J. W. (1994). Ethnic and multicultural attitudes. In J.W. Berry & J. A. Laponce (Eds.), Ethnicity and culture in Canada: The research landscape. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Kehoe, J. W. (1984). A handbook for enhancing the multicultural climate of the school. Vancouver: Western Education Development Group, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia.

King, E. W. (1980). Teaching about ethnic awareness: Methods and materials for the elementary school. Glenview, Illinois: Scott, Foresman and Company.

Lee, J. A. & Javed, N. (1993). Towards a wellness model for immigrant and racialized women. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Immigrant women of Saskatchewan.

Li, P.S. (1988). Ethnic inequality in a class society. Toronto:Wall and Thompson.

Lipson, G. B. & Romatowski, H. A. (1983). Ethnic pride: Explorations into your ethnic heritage (A Good Apple Idea Book for Grades 4-9). Carthage, Illinois: Good Apple, Inc.

Martinez, J. & Watters, A. (1986). Us: A cultural mosaic (Teacher Handbook for a Primary-Grade Multidiscipline, Multi-cultural program). New York: Anti Defamation League of B'nai B'rith.

Mazurek, K. (1992). Defusing a radical social policy: The undermining of multiculturalism. In S. Hryniuk, Twenty Years of multiculuralism: Success and failures. Winnipeg, Manitoba: St. John's College Press.

McCreath, P, L. (Ed.). (1981). Multiculturalism: A handbook for teachers. Halifax: Nova Scotia Teachers Union.

Metrycki, B. (Ed.). (1983). Multicultural playground manual. Alberta: Cultural Resources Centre, Calgary Parks/Recreation and Cultural Heritage Branch, Alberta Culture.

Odynak, E. (1984). Teacher guide for Canadian families. Edmonton: Weigl Educational Publishers Limited.

O'Neill, B. J. & Yelaja, S. A. (1991). Multicultural issues in social work education. Canadian Social Work Review, 8(2), 168-189.

Philip, M.N. (1992). Frontiers: Essays and writings on racism and culture. Stratford, Ontario: Mercury Publishing.

Rasporich, A. & Frideres, J. (Eds.). (1992). [Special Issue]. Canadian Ethnic Studies, 24(3).

Special issue addressing multicultural education in the Nineties. Various aspects of multicultural education are discussed including, immigrant children, the role of government, and changing communities.

Rasporich, A. W. (1994). Ethnicity in Canadian historical writing 1970-1990. In J.W. Berry & J. A. Laponce, Ethnicity and culture in Canada: The research landscape. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.

Sanborn, M. et al. (1984). Teaching about world cultures: Focus on developing regions, grades 7- 12. Denver: Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver.

Satzewich, V. (Ed.). (1992). Deconstructing a nation: Immigration, multiculturalism and racism in 90's Canada. Halifax, Nova Scotia: Fernwood.

Smith, G. R.. & Otero, G.G. (1977). Teaching about ethnic heritage. Ethnic Heritage Series (Volume 1). Denver: Center for Teaching International Relations, University of Denver.

Vorst, J. et al. (Eds.). (1989). Race, class, and gender: Bonds and Barriers. Toronto: Between the Lines in co-operation with the Society for Socialist Studies=Societe d'etudes socialistes.

Young, J. (Ed.). (1987). Breaking the mosaic: Ethnic identities in Canadian schooling. Toronto: Garamond Press.


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Course Outlines / Textbooks:

1. Course Outlines:

Listed below are some sample course outlines, available for download in WordPerfect format. If you use one of these course outlines, we would ask that you reference the source and acknowledge the instructor and school. We appreciate their contribution to our project.

Please click to download the self-extraction exe files:

SOW 5357
"Social Work With Women"
Professor Eileen M. Abel
School of Social Work, University of Central Florida

SW365
"Social Work Practice I"
Professor Cathy Jo Faruque
Social Work Program, Winona State University-Rochester Extension

SW480
"Social Work Practice With Diverse Populations"
Professor Cathy Jo Faruque
Social Work Program, Winona State University-Rochester Extension

SOWK 510
"Cultural and Ethnic Perspectives"
Professor S.L. Gellineau
Faculty of Social Work, Walla Walla College

SOW 3420.2 (Spring 1997)
"Social Work With Minorities"
Professor George A. Jacinto
School of Social Work, University of Central Florida

SW 63
"Social Work Practice II"
Professor Bonni Raab
Social Work, Dominican College

SOWK 390P
"Case Management With Vulnerable Populations"
Dr. Betsy Vourlekis
Department of Social Work, University of Maryland Baltimore County

SOW 3420 (Spring 2000)
"Social Work With Minorities"
Dr. Joshua Kirven
School of Social Work, University of Central Florida

SOW 5132.071 (Spring 2000)
"Introduction to Client Populations"
Professor George A. Jacinto
School of Social Work, University of Central Florida

Social Work 47:420 L06
"Cultural Diversity and Social Work Practice" (1999-2000)
Professor Esther Blum
Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba

HISTORY 191C The History of Anti-Semitism
Professor David N. Myers
History Department, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Devore, W. & B.F. Fletcher. (1997). Human diversity content in social work education: A collection of course outlines with content on racial, ethnic and cultural diversity. Alexandria, Virginia: Council on Social Work Education.

Gutierrez, L. (University of Michigan, School of Social Work). Multicultural, multilingual organizing.(Social work 657). This course examines concepts and techniques of multicultural, multilingual organizing. It analyzes relevant strategies and tactics that promote positive intergroup relations and pluralism at the community level.


2. Textbooks:

Al-Krenawi, A. & Graham, J. (Forthcoming). Cross-cultural social work practice. Toronto: Oxford University Press.

Isajiw, W.W. (1999). Understanding diversity: Ethnicity and race in the Canadian context. Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing.

James, C. (1999). Seeing ourselves: Exploring race, ethnicity and culture (2nd edition). Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing.

Kazemipur, A. & Halli, S. (2000). (University of Manitoba). The new poverty in Canada: Ethnic groups and ghetto neighbourhoods. Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing.

Lee, J.A.B. (2000). The empowerment approach to social work practice: Building the beloved community (Second Edition). New York: Columbia University Press.

For Information and/or To Order Please Contact Columbia University Press at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/catalog/data/023111/0231115482.HTM

Lynch, V.J. (2000). HIV/AIDS at Year 2000: A sourcebook for social workers. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

This text provides "cutting edge" information about HIV/AIDS, how the disease affects communities, and how social workers work within those communities and with those affected with HIV/AIDS. The text takes an ecosystems perspective and examines how HIV/AIDS has affected poor communities and communities of colour. The book also explores some of the macro issues around HIV/AIDS, including policy and prevention (Abstract from the Allyn & Bacon website). For Information and/or To Order: http://vig.abacon.com/product/0,2371,020529006X,00.html

Pedersen, P. & Ivey, A. (2000). Culture-centered counseling & interviewing skills. North Amherst, MA: Microtraining Associates Inc.

Satzewich, V. (Ed.). (1998). Racism and social inequality: Concepts, controversies & strategies of resistance. Toronto: Thompson Educational Publishing.

University College of the Caribou. Communications in diversity. (Social Work 359). This course examines issues of diversity, including the development of cultural and inclusiveness competence.

Van Wormer, K. (1997). Social welfare: A world view. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
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Van Wormer, K. (1997). Social welfare: A world view (Instructor's Manual). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Willard, J. (University College of the Cariboo). Introduction to First Nations issues and human services. (Social Work 354). This course will offer students the opportunity to examine critical social work issues from the perspective of the First Nations. The current socioeconomic position of the First Nations will be located in the historical context of cultural bias and oppression. This course will explore the history, the current reality, and the future as it relates to the First Nations people.

Wing Sue, D., Ivey, A., & Pedersen, P. (2000). A theory of multicultural counselling. North Amherst, MA: Microtraining Associates Inc.

Wing Sue, D., Carter, R., Casas, J., Fouad, N., Ivey, A., Jensen, M., La Fromboise, T., Manese, J., Ponterotto, J., & Vasquez-Nuttal, E. (2000). Multicultural counseling competencies: Individual and organizational development. North Amherst, MA: Microtraining Associates Inc.


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Tips from Teachers and Trainers:

Biocchi, R. & Radcliffe, S. (1983). A shared experience: Bridging cultures, resources for cross cultural training. London: London Cross Cultural Learner Centre.

Burton, D.L. & Seabury, B.A. (1999). The 'virtual' social work course: Promises and pitfalls. New Technology in the Human Services, 12(3 & 4), 55-64.

This paper uses practical examples of developing and delivering two social work courses using web and Internet technologies to illustrate a model for virtual social work education. The discussion is then widened to consider a range of issues and controversies which emerge.

Cairncross, L. (1989). Cultural interpreter: Training manual. Toronto: Ontario Ministry of Citizenship.

Celebrating the Mosaic. (1996). A handbook and guide to resources for multicultural education. B.C.: Consortium on Cultural Diversity in Education (CODE).

Galway, J. (1991). Immigrant settlement counselling: A training guide. Toronto: Ontario Council of Agerncies Serving Immigrants. (Copies available from OCASI: 579 St. Clare Ave, W. Suite 201, Toronto, ON. M6C 1A3).

Lee, R. N. F. (1985). Letters to Marcia: A teachers guide to anti-racist education. Toronto:Cross Cultural Communications Centre.

Miller, M. (1997, May). Educating social workers through distance education (Paper Presentation). New York, NY: Meeting of the American Association on Mental Retardation.

Penney, M., Ahluwalia, N. B., Tremayne, A. & Thompson, I. (1996). Guidelines for inclusive curriculum for the province of British Columbia. Victoria: Ministry of Education, Skills and Training Centre for Curriculum and Professional Development.

Taylor, L. & Maas, C. (2000). Combining computer use and interpretation by telephone to provide services to Hispanic/Latino clients (Media Tech Presentation). New York: Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting.

Thomas, B. (1987). Multiculturalism at work: A guide to organizational change. Toronto: YMCA of Toronto.

van Wormer, K. (1996). Teaching/learning the language of therapy: Guidelines for teacher and student. Issues in Social Work Education (British), 16(1), 28-47.

Wolfson, G. (1992). Towards cross cultural sensitivity: In the human services (Instructor's Edition). Province of British Columbia: UCFV Press.

Yates, J. (1989). An inventory of multicultural curriculum and reference materials. St. John's, Newfoundland: Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Multicultural Education (NLAME).

Yelaja, S. (1990). Multiculturalism and social work education: Resources for change. Waterloo, Ontario: Wifrid Laurier University.


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Additional Resources:

Abraham, R.H. (1995). On the internet: Educational hypermedia and the world wide web. Syllabus, 8(5).

Adams, J.Q. (1993). Dealing with diversity (Teleclass Study Guide and Instructor's Guide). University Park, IL: Governors State University.

Adams, J.Q. & Welsch, J.R. (Eds.). (1994). A multicultural prism: Voices from the field (Video and Handbook). Macomb, IL: Illinois Staff and Curriculum Developers Association.

Adams, M. (Ed.). (1992). Promoting diversity in college classrooms: Innovative responses for the curriculum, faculty, and institutions.
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, Inc.

Anderson, L. & Carta-Falsa, J. (1994). An interactive model for faculty development and renewal: Peer coaching groups (Proposal).Miami, Florida: 14th Annual Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University.

Bantz, D. (1994). Beyond exploration: Integrating internet information resources into research, scholarship, and teaching. AAHE Bulletin, 46(7).

Bernstein, A. & Cock, J. (1997, November 14). Educating citizens for democracies young and old. The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Brown, S.V. (1994). The impasse on faculty diversity in higher education: A national agenda. In, Minorities in higher education. Phoenix, Arizona; American Council on Education and the Oryx Press.

Cashin, W. & Clegg, V. (1993). Periodicals relating to college teaching (Idea Paper #28). Manhattan, KS: IDEA Center, Kansas State University.

Evangelauf, J. (1991, March 20). Time required to earn PhD's in Humanities found rising at slower rate than earlier study showed. The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Sands, R. & Goldberg-Glen, R. (2000). Involving students in intergenerational research on grandparent headed families. New York: Presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, February 26-29, 2000.

Studio teaching (Bibliography). (1995). Charlottesville, VA: Teaching Resource Center, University of Virgina.

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