Professor, MSW Director Cal Poly Humboldt Arcata, CA, United States
Researchers explored outcomes of student learning based on a three-part curriculum involving a simulation of the Indian Child Welfare Act. Findings indicate students' increased knowledge of ICWA requirements including those of “inquiry” “notice” and “tribal collaboration.” Discussion of collaboration with tribal community partners will also be included in the presentation.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn the importance of acknowledging the history and harm of the United States' policies upon Native American families and communities and the importance of highlighting tribal sovereignty and resilience.
Participants will learn how a role play assignment and gamification lessons can help students engage in meeting the requirements of Inquiry and Noticing into their practice and improve social work advocacy and compliance with ICWA.
Participants will learn how an engaging assignment can help improve respectful practice interactions with Native American families and communities and improve relationship building with tribal social workers to improve outcomes for Native American families interfacing with child welfare.