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Submission Number: 277
Submission ID: 1556
Submission UUID: 257fad7e-ffc3-4772-a44d-8b9b1dbebbe8
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Tue, 07/29/2025 - 04:02
Completed: Tue, 07/29/2025 - 04:14
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Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
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Webform: Abstract
Presenters
Dr.
Manganyi
Patricia siphiwe
University of mpumalanga
Dr. Manganyi started her career as a social worker at the Limpopo Department of Health from 1 July 2001 until 31 July 2017. Prior to joining the University of Mpumalanga, she worked as a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Work at the University of Venda from 1 August 2017 until 30 June 2024. She is a lecturer with 24 years of experience in social work; she combines her professional expertise with a deep passion for teaching. Her extensive work in social work enriches her teaching, providing students with relevant insights and firsthand experience. She is also an external examiner for postgraduate students. Her teaching is renowned for its engaging and informative lectures, supported by comprehensive learning materials that enhance student understanding. known for her personable demeanor and strong work ethic, she creates a dynamic, student-centered classroom environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and critical thinking. Her detail-oriented approach to classroom management ensures a structured yet flexible learning experience that fosters student success and academic growth
No
Abstract
Reimagining Social Work Education for a Complex World
THEME 4: Social Work Education, Transdisciplinarity and Curriculum Development
SUB 4.1 Preparing future social workers for roles in in nontraditional social work environments.
Poster Presentation
Dr. Patricia S. Manganyi
Discipline of Social Work
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
e-mail: patricia.manganyi@ump.ac.za
orcid.org.: 0000-0002-8577-4982
Reimagining Social Work Education for a Complex World
Abstract
In an era marked by global crises, systemic inequalities, and rapidly shifting social landscapes, there is an urgent need to reimagine social work education to better prepare practitioners for the multifaceted realities they face. This paper explores innovative and transformative approaches to curriculum development that respond to the complexity of contemporary social issues. Emphasizing the integration of critical pedagogy, transdisciplinary knowledge, indigenous epistemologies, and global-local interconnectedness, the study challenges conventional models rooted in rigid disciplinary silos. It argues for a more dynamic, reflexive, and justice-oriented educational framework that equips future social workers with the analytical, relational, and ethical competencies required in diverse practice settings. Through case studies and pedagogical critiques, the paper highlights best practices and pathways for redesigning social work education in ways that are inclusive, context-sensitive, and capable of fostering social transformation.
Keywords:
Social work education; curriculum reform; complexity; transdisciplinary; global social issues; indigenous knowledge systems.
Discipline of Social Work
University of Mpumalanga, South Africa
e-mail: patricia.manganyi@ump.ac.za
orcid.org.: 0000-0002-8577-4982
Reimagining Social Work Education for a Complex World
Abstract
In an era marked by global crises, systemic inequalities, and rapidly shifting social landscapes, there is an urgent need to reimagine social work education to better prepare practitioners for the multifaceted realities they face. This paper explores innovative and transformative approaches to curriculum development that respond to the complexity of contemporary social issues. Emphasizing the integration of critical pedagogy, transdisciplinary knowledge, indigenous epistemologies, and global-local interconnectedness, the study challenges conventional models rooted in rigid disciplinary silos. It argues for a more dynamic, reflexive, and justice-oriented educational framework that equips future social workers with the analytical, relational, and ethical competencies required in diverse practice settings. Through case studies and pedagogical critiques, the paper highlights best practices and pathways for redesigning social work education in ways that are inclusive, context-sensitive, and capable of fostering social transformation.
Keywords:
Social work education; curriculum reform; complexity; transdisciplinary; global social issues; indigenous knowledge systems.
Reviewer ONE Feedback
Dr
Poppy
Masinga
Yes
Education
Accepted
Reviewer TWO Feedback
Dr
Ilze
Slabbert
Yes
Education
Accepted