Reflections on the Impact of Privilege, Marginalization, and Story on My Social Work Practice, Research, and Pedagogy

Authors

  • Mary Elizabeth Tinucci St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work

Keywords:

personal narrative, privilege, marginalization, story, teaching, social work educator, teaching philosophy, pedagogy

Abstract

Through this personal narrative, I reflect on pivotal personal, educational, and professional experiences to understand their influence on who I am and who I am becoming as a social work educator. I describe growing up in a context of privilege and, later, coming to experience marginalization in my adulthood. I recount my path to teaching, my motivations, and the outcomes of my pursuit of a doctorate in social work (DSW). I investigate the place of privilege, marginalization, story, and witness in my development as a social worker and social work educator. I articulate how these ideas matter to teaching and learning, to the classroom environment, and to my evolving pedagogy.

Author Biography

Mary Elizabeth Tinucci, St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work

Visiting Assistant Professor (MSW Program)

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Published

2018-04-20

How to Cite

Tinucci, M. E. (2018). Reflections on the Impact of Privilege, Marginalization, and Story on My Social Work Practice, Research, and Pedagogy. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 23(4), 76–89. Retrieved from https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/1545