The Integration of Ethnic Minority Content and Research Design Issues in Social Work Curricula

Abstract

Using case examples and guidelines from the author's teaching and curriculum development experiences, a method is described for integrating ethnic minority content and research design issues in social work curriculum. After an examination of the didactic uses of research case examples infused with ethnic minority content, the point is made that a contribution can be made not only to the teaching of ethnic minority issues, but also to the understanding of social work research issues. In particular, a rationale for teaching and a motivational technique for understanding alternatives to experimentation is presented as a derivative of ethnic minority content in the research curriculum.