Abstract: The purpose of this study is to present a teaching model. The construction of this model is based on the concept of "Reflecting Team" and combined with role-play on teaching social work courses. “Reflecting team” in family therapy is a model to break the hierarchical relationship between the “expert-patient” of traditional psychological therapy, creating a more open and equal dialogue space between the therapist and family members. Through the dialogue process, different voices can be displayed and multiple constructions can be realized. The researchers cited the concept of “reflecting team” and applied multiple role-plays including the families, social workers, supervisors, and observers, to allow students to work together as a corresponding team of “teaching and learning”. In the form of action research, the cyclical actions of course actions, reflections, and corrections are performed. The research method is conducted in the form of “action-reflection” which is a cycle between each other. It collects information on students’ learning experiences, group reports and classroom observation records. After reading and reviewing data repeatedly, the researcher analyzed these data with qualitative research method. Finally, according to the implementation process, write results and suggestions. The study finds that this model of teaching effectively enhances students' learning motivation; through the roles-playing and observations of different roles, it also opens up new perspectives and comprehension of students; at the same time, the exercise allowed students to have a deeper understanding of their own learning. On the other hand, in the process of teaching "action-reflection," the researcher ponders how the teacher's personal view frame affects the student's "seeing" and discovering that the student is actually the teacher's best teaching partner.

Abstract: This chapter discusses how the concepts of art and culture are developed through online approaches in a Higher Education Institution in Portugal and examine how cultural learning of art students can improve their sense of identity and experiential knowledge of different cultural contexts, by using the internet for educational purposes. By using online approaches students, researchers and teachers from different countries can learn a lot about their own situation by sharing their experiences and reflecting at how others have dealt with the same problems, despite of the cultural differences, there is a real shared culture which revolves around common interests. The projects presented in this chapter show the numerous potentialities of online approaches, as they can help to increase access to information, allow for closer contacts with other people close and/or far away. In addition to these positive aspects, in the projects exposed, the internet was at the service of a community of students in a situation of collective learning. Participants also concluded that the use of the internet allows the creation of virtual communities and social networks, building new and wider opportunities for contact with cultural diversity and for the civic participation of individuals in contemporary society and cultural communication.

Abstract: Prior research has drawn attention to COVID related impacts among university students. This article describes findings of a survey, which was administered to a random sample of 359 U.S. graduate and undergraduate students in the College of Education and Human Services at a regional four-year university located in the state of Texas. The summary of findings highlights that the majority of the participants expressed concern, anxiety, and frustration towards the pandemic. More specifically, Hispanic and Black students reported concerns about their health and safety, finances, and mental wellbeing. This article concludes with recommendations for academic institutions and institutional advocates regarding ways to respond to university students, in an effort to ensure their overall success.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to address the impact of the Illinois state budget on homelessness service providers as they navigate budgetary problems associated with COVID-19, which were compounded by budgetary issues brought on by the 2015 Illinois State Budget Impasse. A longitudinal case study was conducted to examine problems, solutions, and strategies over two quadrennial periods, ranging from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2022. Data sources included a review of relevant literature, interview data, and observational data. Findings from these data are shared across two articles. Part 1 is the review of relevant literature. Findings suggest that service providers and community leaders need to be more involved in political advocacy work, while also collaborating with other organizations in the community to quickly resolve budgetary issues that impede equitable access to vaccinations, and as means to help shelter seekers navigate congregate infrastructures so that they can safely isolate.

Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to address the impact of the Illinois state budget on homelessness service providers as they navigate budgetary problems associated with COVID-19, which were compounded by budgetary issues brought on by the 2015 Illinois State Budget Impasse. A longitudinal case study was conducted to examine problems, solutions, and strategies over two quadrennial periods, ranging from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2022. Data sources included a review of relevant literature, interview data, and observational data. Findings from these data are shared across two articles. Part 2 reports on interview and observational data. Findings suggest that service providers and community leaders need to be more involved in political advocacy work, while also collaborating with other organizations in the community to quickly resolve budgetary issues that impede equitable access to vaccinations, and as means to help shelter seekers navigate congregate infrastructures so that they can safely isolate.