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Decolonising Social Work Field Education

Decolonising Social Work Field Education Podcast
Social Work Education
Social Work
Decolonisation
Decolonisation In Social Work
Social Justice
Gender-Based Violence
Cultural Competence
Racism In Education
Child Protection
Ethnic Diversity
Decolonization
Microaggressions
Salborna Model
Power Dynamics In Education
Decoloniality
Indigenous Family Structures
Social Work Field Education
Honor-Based Abuse
Community Care
Cultural Realities

Decolonising Social Work Field Education is a podcast exploring how colonial legacies shape UK social work placements. Based on a global scoping review, it features students, educators, and practitioners reflecting on power, identity, resistance, and change. Funded by the European Association of Schools of Social Work and led by Associate Professor Henglien Lisa Chen (University of Sussex), it is ... more

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Why should social work students care about the profession’s colonial history? In this episode, hosts Dr. Sharlotte Tusasiirwe and Dr. Abigail Joseph Magwood speak with Dr. Sonia Tascone to uncover how colonialism continues to shape social work educat... more

What does ‘Wellbeing’ truly mean, and who gets to define it? In this episode, host Henglien Lisa Chen speaks with Dr. Wasiq Silan, an Indigenous scholar from Taiwan, to explore holistic, community-rooted understandings of care. They reflect on coloni... more

In this episode, we go beyond England’s Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) to explore its limitations in addressing global social justice and culturally diverse perspectives in social work field education. Hosted by Henglien Lisa Chen, our gue... more

What does a culturally relevant field placement look like in social work education? In this episode, host Ann Anka hosts a powerful dialogue with Dr. Carlene Cornish and student Zahra Farkane to explore how dominant placement models often overlook th... more

What does it mean to practise social work rooted in culture, community, and collective care? In this episode, guest Thierry Kwizera, a social worker from Burundi, joins host Henglien Lisa Chen to explore how community-led models challenge dominant We... more

In this episode, we are joined by host Libby Hammond and guest Shirley Young, an Aboriginal social worker from South Australia. The conversation challenges Western frameworks that dominate social work education and practice. Shirley shares personal a... more

How do immigration, trauma, and colonial legacies intersect in gender-based violence policy and practice? In this episode, host Professor Nishi Mitra Vom Berg speaks with Yvonne Tyree, a UK-based social worker with over 30 years’ experience supportin... more

What does it mean to embed justice at the heart of education, technology, and field practice? In this episode, we have our host Michael Wallengren Lynch and Dr. Taskeen Adam, a researcher and educator whose work spans digital education, decoloniality... more

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Dr. Wasiq Silan
Indigenous scholar from Taiwan focusing on social justice and indigenous development
National Donghua University
Episode: Understanding Indigenous Communities’ Approach towards holistic well-being
Dr. Carlene Cornish
Social Professor in the School of Social Work from Cape Town, South Africa
University of East Anglia
Episode: Rethinking Field Placements for Cultural Relevance
Zahra Farkane
Social work student, mature student from Morocco
University of East Anglia
Episode: Rethinking Field Placements for Cultural Relevance
Thierry Kwizera
Social worker from Burundi and Child Protection Officer at Social Action for Development
Social Action for Development
Episode: Community Care and Collective Healing in Social Work
Shirley Young
An Aboriginal woman and social worker with experience in child protection and mental health.
Nookinoo peoples, South Australia
Episode: Integrating Indigenous Family Structures in Social Work Education
Yvonne Tyree
Social worker with over 30 years of experience, currently team manager for the People from Abroad team
Local Authority
Episode: Decolonising Policy and Advocacy in Gender-Based Violence
Taskeen Adam
An engineer turned expert in development studies and education focusing on technology and decoloniality
Episode: Understanding Adam’s Decolonial and Social Justice Framework in Field Education
Wayne Reid
A social worker with over 20 years of experience in health and social care, and a professional officer at the British Association of Social Workers.
British Association of Social Workers
Episode: Decolonising and Rehumanising Social Work Field Education
Ann Anka
Associate Professor in Social Work at University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Episode: Where it All Began: The Team Behind the Scoping Review

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Tina Odu
Co-host and social work apprentice pursuing a Bachelor's of Social Work in the UK.
Eleanor Hogan
Co-host and social work apprentice pursuing a Bachelor's of Social Work in the UK.

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Rethinking Field Placements for Cultural Relevance
Q: What does a supportive learning environment look like on placement, considering that for a black, Asian and minoritised student facing challenges of racism?
A supportive learning environment acknowledges the complex realities faced by minority students, addresses issues of racism directly, and empowers students to speak up about their experiences without fear of repercussions.
Understanding Indigenous Communities’ Approach towards holistic well-being
Q: What is the power relations that makes you a social worker who has the power to go into communities?
It's essential for social workers to recognize historical traumas and the survival strategies of indigenous communities, understanding that true care comes from learning together rather than imposing solutions.
Understanding Indigenous Communities’ Approach towards holistic well-being
Q: Could you share your reflection on these interconnected challenges, please?
Dr. Silan critiques how neoliberal metrics in social work can create barriers for indigenous self-determination, emphasizing that decolonisation efforts need to be genuine and grounded in community needs, rather than just adopting neoliberal measures.
Decolonising Policy and Advocacy in Gender-Based Violence
Q: Based on your experience, what policy or institutional barriers, especially in the case of the UK, have you seen that make it harder for immigrant women to come out, to speak out, and to access support for family-based violence?
Yvonne discusses normalization of violence in cultural contexts, stigma facing migrant women, and a lack of belief in their experiences during asylum processes.
Decolonising Policy and Advocacy in Gender-Based Violence
Q: Yvonne, today, I would like for you to tell us a little bit about a story or an experience that illustrates the unique challenges you and your team face when you are supporting particularly immigrant women who face gender-based violence or honor-based abuse.
Yvonne shares a challenging case of a wife feeling threatened by her in-laws after her husband was married abroad, highlighting the complexities of power dynamics within the family.

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Focused on the intersections of colonial legacies and social work education, the content fosters critical reflections on how traditional practices can be reimagined. Episodes feature dialogues between educators, social work students, and seasoned practitioners, addressing the importance of integrating diverse cultural perspectives and decolonizing approaches in training. Notable themes include the examination of community care, collective healing, and the empowerment of marginalized voices within social work practice, conveying a strong commitment to social justice and cultural humility. As such, it stands out for its emphasis on lived experiences, making it particularly relevant for those seeking to challenge the current paradigms in socia... more

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Recent guests on Decolonising Social Work Field Education include:

1. Dr. Wasiq Silan
2. Dr. Carlene Cornish
3. Zahra Farkane
4. Thierry Kwizera
5. Shirley Young
6. Yvonne Tyree
7. Taskeen Adam
8. Wayne Reid

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