Transatlantic Learnings

Authors

  • Victoria Dimidjian Miami-Dade Junior College, Miami, Florida
  • Angelina Bartoli Former Family Key Worker, Greenleys Family Centre, National Children's Homes of Great Britain

Abstract

This article recounts the two-week international study visit arranged between the National Children's Homes of Great Britain and a Professor of Education at Florida International University (Dr. Dimidjian was there at the time of writing this article) enabling a young social service worker to compare children's services and institutions in South Florida with those she works with in central England. This model of professional development for young workers' expanding cross-cultural understanding highlights the mutual benefits that can be derived for both the beginning and the experienced professional as they exchange "trans-Atlantic learn­ ings" about child care, social policy and cultural realities.

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Published

1994-03-01

How to Cite

Dimidjian, V. . ., & Bartoli, A. (1994). Transatlantic Learnings. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 9, 72–80. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/221

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