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This chapter addresses the concept of globalisation as viewed in current social work contexts and its implications for the future of social work practice. The results of the mixed-method research show that Schools of Social Work all over the world have mounted courses on globalisation as an important component of international social work education. The consensus of social work educators, administrators and practitioners points to the need to respond to the unique cultures of individual countries and their respective contexts in professional practice. Social changes, in terms of social milieu and globalisation, shape the models of social work practice in different countries. Thus, social work of the future is poised towards cross-culturalism, resilience and social integration as well as strong value-based social work orientations. This necessitates an emphasis on the inclusion of teaching cultural competency, creativity and collaboration in our social work curricula, which must also ensure the building of resiliency in future social workers to meet the demands of an ever-dynamic society. The socio-political milieu, as well as the cultural and historical background of societies, not only catalyses the unique development of local social work but also provides resources for effective global professional practice in the future.
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The practical assistance of Syed Ahmad Mahdi in the preparation of this research is gratefully acknowledged. This research was supported by the International Project grant from the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).
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Virág, V., Chung, Y., Tan, N.T., Kimura, M., Seng, B.K. (2022). Globalisation and the Future of Social Work Practice and Education. In: Tan, N.T., Shajahan, P. (eds) Remaking Social Work for the New Global Era. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08352-5_8
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