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Licensure and Gatekeeping in the Helping Professions: A Comparative Study of Social Work and Counseling in South Carolina
No full textSince the early 1900s, the regulation of social work practice has been a contested topic of discussion and debate in the social work profession. One of the ways in which social work and other helping professions can be regulated is through obtaining a license. Oftentimes, a license for social work, as well as for other helping professions, includes a licensure examination. Due to racial disparities found in licensure passage rates, researchers have asked questions of importance and relevance to the social work profession. This article examines the accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) social work programs alongside the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) counseling programs. It also addresses the licensure policies and procedures for social workers and counselors in South Carolina, providing a comparative and contrasting analysis. Recommendations include streamlined licensure processes for SW and Counseling, greater transparency in exam passage by demographic and training specializations and supporting social work and counseling students and alumni effectively
Variations in the Teaching of Writing in the United States and China
No full textThis study focuses on English writing courses in three distinct contexts: universities in China, Intensive English Programs (IEPs) in the United States, and English writing courses for undergraduate students in the United States (U.S.), aiming to foster transparency and collaboration within the English language writing teaching community. While writing courses at universities in China and IEPs initially focus on foundational writing skills before transitioning to more advanced tasks such as research papers, U.S. writing courses emphasize sophisticated writing abilities and critical thinking from the outset. Assessment criteria varied, with courses at the universities in China prioritizing language accuracy, IEPs focusing on lower-order writing concerns, and U.S. writing courses emphasizing higher-order skills. Despite these differences, a developmental approach to assessment, emphasizing student growth and improvement over time, emerged as a common thread. Writing instructors across all contexts valued multiple drafts, revisions, and holistic grading in fostering student development. Additionally, this study highlights the importance of clear communication, organization, and critical thinking in student writing, irrespective of context.
Keywords: L2 writing, composition, writing curriculum, writing syllabus, EFL, intersectionality, writing assessmen
Are There Any Histories That Are Off Limits? : Performing History and Autobiographies in Progress with Incarcerated Students, Returning Citizens, Police Officers and More
No full textThis article offers a descriptive case study of an ongoing attempt at performative autoethnography through Roger Guenveur Smith’s Phi Beta Kappa course Performing History/Autobiography in Progress. The course iteration in question has been blended with Susan Stein\u27s prison writing workshop and facilitated online via the Zoom platform as a variation of the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. In practice, the course is building upon a program where police officers and recruits enter a carceral setting to study as peers with incarcerated citizens in a three-credit seminar on criminal justice policy. While that course has a strong focus on public safety and restorative justice the curriculum holds the secondary benefit of providing an opportunity for each set of participants to see the humanity in people they had previously only recognized as adversaries. Our current version of Performing Histories/Autobiography in Progress builds upon those gains using writing and performance to explore further intersections of self and society—the personal and the political—as observed, at least partially, through the prisms of prison and policing. Our hope is that this, arts based experiential learning will push all of us to authentically incorporate the voice of the other into our self-narratives and see each other, as well as ourselves, as people with vested interests in our communities and nation. More specifically, in this article, we are sharing our learning about how the notions of self can be made collaborative through this art and science of writing/performance. Our analysis is structured around interviews with Mr. Smith and Ms. Stein while also utilizing Dr. Norman Conti in the role of participant observer
Identity, Accountability, and Power in the American Muslim Community and in Islamic Chaplaincy
No full textThis paper uses a discursive framework to examine how identity, accountability, and power shape Islamic chaplaincy in North America. Drawing on the Amman Message and the works of Talal Asad, Wael Hallaq, Sherman Jackson, and Mariam Sheibani, the paper situates chaplaincy as both a site of spiritual care and religious formation. It argues that cultural difference, racial hierarchy, and institutional power are not peripheral but central to Muslim moral formation and professional ethics
Towards a Traditional Islamically Integrated Chaplaincy: A Book Review of With the Heart in Mind and When Hearing Becomes Listening by Mikaeel Ahmed Smith
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Key Issues for Chaplaincy Endorsement: Imam Zaid Shakir’s Responses to Critical Questions
No full textTo ensure fairness in evaluating candidates for chaplaincy endorsement, the board of the Muslim Endorsement Council, Inc. (MEC) asked renowned and respected scholar Imam Zaid Shakir about some contemporary issues confronting the American Muslim community. These issues are critical for MEC’s work in assessing chaplains for endorsement and supporting them in their approach when they encounter these issues, regardless of their work settings, in a consistent manner backed by Islamic scholarly consensus. Imam Zaid graciously shared his insights and provided thoughtful responses. It is our honor to present a summary of his responses on key questions related to identity, ʿaqīda (creed), and LGBT+ below
Community-Based Tourism: Global Perspectives, Benefits, Challenges, and Research Frameworks for Sustainable Development
No full textThis review synthesizes global and regional perspectives on community-based tourism (CBT), highlighting its evolution from a niche concept to a mainstream development strategy linked to poverty reduction, cultural preservation, and socio-ecological resilience. Drawing on recent literature, the paper examines the opportunities and benefits of CBT alongside persistent challenges. A comparative analysis of CBT implementation in developing and developed nations underscores contextual differences in policy frameworks, land tenure, and community cohesion. The review further explores key research frameworks applied in CBT assessment, including the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF), Social Exchange Theory (SET), and Community Capitals Framework (CCF), as well as global guidelines like the AlUla Framework and practical models such as community-based ecotourism (CBET). Special attention is given to SLF and its adaptation for tourism (SLFT), outlining its strengths, applications, and limitations. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for integrated, participatory, and resilience-oriented frameworks to ensure CBT delivers inclusive and sustainable outcomes, particularly in developing regions such as African countries
