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Transform Social Work Teaching

Practical, evidence-informed strategies for anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive social work education.

This upcoming course equips social work faculty with practical, evidence-informed strategies to integrate anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive practices into teaching, research, and institutional engagement — through critical reflection, collaborative learning, and a shared commitment to lasting change in social work education.

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Why It Matters

Designed for Educators Ready to Lead Change

This course is built around the real challenges social work educators face in creating classrooms and institutions that reflect equity and justice.

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Teach with Greater Equity and Intention

Develop the knowledge and frameworks to bring anti-racist principles into every aspect of your pedagogy, from curriculum design to assessment.

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Strengthen Inclusive Classroom Practices

Build classrooms where all students feel seen, valued, and supported — grounded in evidence-based inclusive strategies for social work education.

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Build Institutional Change Through Collaboration

Connect reflection and practice to lasting institutional transformation, working alongside a community of educators committed to the same mission.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you'll have a practical, evidence-based toolkit you can immediately apply in your teaching, research, and institutional work.

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Course Curriculum

Seven Modules. One Transformative Journey.

Each module builds on the last, creating a comprehensive and actionable learning experience for social work educators — 35 lessons total.

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Module One · 5 Lessons

Foundations of Anti-Racism, DEI & Social Work

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  • Understanding ADEI in the Context of Social Work Education
  • Intersectionality and Systems of Oppression
  • Whiteness, White Supremacy Culture, and Academic Norms
  • The Role of Faculty as Change Agents
  • Self-Reflection and Positionality
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Module Two · 5 Lessons

Deconstructing Racism in Curriculum and Course Design

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  • Curriculum Audits – Centering Marginalized Voices
  • Decolonizing the Curriculum
  • Language Matters
  • Designing Anti-Racist Learning Objectives and Activities
  • Inclusive Assessment and Grading
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Module Three · 5 Lessons

Inclusive Pedagogy and Classroom Practices

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  • Creating a Brave & Inclusive Learning Environment
  • Facilitating Difficult Conversations on Race
  • Trauma-Informed Teaching and Racial Battle Fatigue
  • Equitable Participation and Power Sharing
  • Classroom Case Studies & Teaching Reflections
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Module Four · 5 Lessons

Institutional Racism and Academic Systems

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  • Understanding Institutional Racism in Higher Education
  • Data, Disparities, and Accountability
  • Navigating Policy and Bureaucracy
  • Faculty Leadership for Structural Change
  • Building Coalitions and Strategic Partnerships
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Module Five · 5 Lessons

Supporting Students Through an ADEI Lens

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  • Advising and Mentoring Students of Color
  • Addressing Discrimination and Harm on Campus
  • Disability Justice, Gender Inclusion & LGBTQ+ Rights
  • Creating Inclusive Practicum and Field Experiences
  • Fostering a Sense of Belonging in Higher Ed
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Module Six · 5 Lessons

Faculty Development and Self-Care for Racial Justice Work

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  • The Emotional Labor of Anti-Racist Teaching
  • Navigating Faculty Resistance and Isolation
  • Accountability and Lifelong Learning
  • Reflective Practice for Faculty
  • Wellness, Joy, and Collective Healing
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Module Seven · 5 Lessons

Capstone & Implementation Planning

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  • ADEI Integration Map – Creating a Personal Action Plan
  • Peer Presentations and Feedback
  • Faculty Teaching Portfolios and ADEI Statements
  • Advocacy Projects & Community Engagement
  • Graduation & Commitment Ceremony
Our Community

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Join a growing community of social work educators committed to advancing anti-racist, equitable, and inclusive practices in teaching, research, and institutional engagement.

100+
Educators Interested
7
Core Modules
35
Total Lessons
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Dr. Hanif M. Bey
Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Hanif M. Bey

DSW, MSW, LSW · Assistant Professor of Social Work, East Stroudsburg University

Dr. Hanif M. Bey is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at East Stroudsburg University, where he teaches and develops undergraduate social work courses focused on anti-oppressive practice, crisis intervention, strengths-based approaches, and child welfare. With more than a decade of experience in higher education and three decades of professional social work practice, Dr. Bey brings a unique blend of academic scholarship, clinical expertise, and community engagement to his teaching.


A Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania, Dr. Bey earned his Doctor of Social Work from Kutztown/Millersville University, where his dissertation examined the role of U.S. legal discourse in creating, sustaining, and disrupting the vestiges of slavery. His research interests include anti-oppressive social work practice, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (ADEI), critical race theory, structural racism, and trauma-informed care.


Dr. Bey has developed multiple online and in-person social work courses aligned with current CSWE educational standards and is committed to creating engaging learning environments that connect theory to real-world practice. His scholarship has been published in the Journal of Teaching in Social Work, and he regularly presents at professional conferences on issues affecting the future of social work education and practice.


Participants learning with Dr. Bey can expect an engaging, thought-provoking, and practical educational experience that challenges assumptions, promotes critical thinking, and equips learners with evidence-informed strategies to advance social justice, equity, and effective professional practice.

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