A systematic review of the immersive practices within social work education that promote intercultural and transformative learning
Abstract
The impact of short-term study abroad programmes on students and understanding of global influences is well documented. However, the specific practices that enhance these outcomes are underreported. This systematic review asked, ‘What practices in social work education enhance intercultural social work education?’ An extensive search of English and Taiwanese Mandarin scholarly databases reveals 21 papers that met the inclusion criteria for the review. Our findings identified a relationship between community work, developmental social work and intercultural learning. These suggest that cultural immersion, experiential learning practices and community work are critical components of intercultural learning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social Work Education and Practice
Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Counseling
Therapy
and Family Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Social Work
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Volume
- 69
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 653–671
- Publication date
- 11 May 2026
- Language
- EN