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Barbara Heron
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Professor
Office: Ross Building, S823
Phone: (416)736-2100 Ext: 20087
Email: bheron@yorku.ca
Primary website: http://www.Atkinson.yorku.ca/~sowk/faculty/bheron.html
Accepting New Graduate Students
Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy, University of TorontoMaster of Social Work, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University
Appointments
Faculty of Graduate StudiesProfessional Leadership
Editorial Positions
2004 - 2009 International Advisory Board Member, Journal of Reflective Practic
2004 Reviewer, Journal of Social Problems
Professional Associations
2000/01 – present Member, CASSW International Affairs Committee
2004/05 – present Member, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development
2005/06 – present Member, Canadian Women’s Studies Association
Research Interests
Social construction of helping identities, critical race theory, interlocking systems of oppression, North-South relations of power, international social work,
Social Work
- Nominated for Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Atkinson Faculty of liberal and Professional Studies, York University 2005-2006 - 2005-2006
- University of Toronto Open Fellowship 1977-1978 - 1977-1978
Current Research Projects
bheron
Creating Global Citizens? The Impact of Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs
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Description:
This project is looking at: (1) whether 3-6 month placements really do make young Canadians into "global citizens" and, (2) what impact these short stays have on the organizations and communities that host Canadians and other Northerners. South Africa, Malawi, Peru, Guatemala, Jamaica and Thailand are the countries in the international part of the study.
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Role:
Co-Principal Investigator
Collaborator: Rebecca Tiessen
Collaborator Institution: Dalhousie University
Collaborator Role: Co-Investigator
Funders:
IRDC
Collaborator: Rebecca Tiessen
Collaborator Institution: Dalhousie University
Collaborator Role: Co-Investigator
Funders:
IRDC
A Comparison of Development Worker Narratives: Late 1980s-Early 1990s vs. Post-2000
See more
Role:
Principal Investigator
Funders:
SSHRC Small Grants Program
Atkinson Minor Research Grant (York Internal Grant)
Funders:
SSHRC Small Grants Program
Atkinson Minor Research Grant (York Internal Grant)
Short-Term Development Postings Survey Project
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Funders:
Atkinson Minor Research Grant (York Internal Grant)
Atkinson Minor Research Grant (York Internal Grant)
Desire for Development Research Project
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Funders:
Atkinson Junior Faculty Fund Grant
Atkinson Junior Faculty Fund Grant
Books
Publication
Year
Heron, B. Desire for Development: The Education of White Women as Development Workers, Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2007
2007
Journal Articles
Publication
Year
Heron, B. “Dispelling the ‘Tableau Effect’: Some Thoughts on Preparing Students for Practica in Developing Countries”, Social and Economic Justice & Peace, Section Connection, NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Newsletter, (1), 2008
2008
Heron, B. “Critically Considering International Social Work Practica”, Critical Social Work, 7(2), 2006.
2006
Heron, B. “Changes and Challenges: Preparing Social Work Students for Practica in Today’s Sub-Saharan Africa Context”, Journal of International Social Work, 48 (6): 782-793, 2005.
2005
Heron, B. “Self-Reflection in Critical Social Work Practice: Subjectivity and the Possibilities of Resistance”, Journal of Reflective Practice, 6 (3): 341-351, 2005.
2005
Heron, B. Gender and Exceptionality in North-South Research: Reflecting on Relations, Journal of Gender Studies, 13 (2), 2004: 117-127
2004
Conference Papers
Publication
Year
“Global Citizenship: Southern Perspectives”, Canadian Consortium of University Programs in International Development, Annual Meeting, Montreal.
2010
Heron, B. “Investing in Global Citizenship: Views from the Other Side”, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Montreal, 2010.
2010
Heron, B. “Challenging Indifference to Extreme Poverty: Southern Perspectives on Global Citizenship and Change”, International Development Ethics Association Conference, Valencia, Spain, 2009.
2009
Heron, B. “Global Citizenship: A Southern Perspective”, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Ottawa, 2009.
2009
Heron, B. “The Long and the Short of It: Perspectives from Southern NGOs on the Pro’s and Con’s of Short-term vs. Long-Term Placements of Northern Students, Volunteers, and Interns”, School of Social Work Research Symposium, York University, Toronto, 2009.
2009
Heron, B. “Considering the Complexities of Global Citizenship: A Southern Partnership Perspective”, International Association of Schools of Social Work Conference, Durban, South Africa, 2008.
2008
Heron, B. “Global Citizenship: A Global Perspective”, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Vancouver, 2008.
2008
Heron, B. “Creating Global Citizens? A Review of the Literature on Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs”, with Rebecca Tiessen, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Saskatoon, 2007.
2007
Heron, B. “Creating Global Citizens? A Review of the Literature on Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs”, York University School of Social Work Research Symposium, Toronto, 2007.
2007
Heron, B. “Race and the Idea of Global Citizenship: A Critique”, Transnational Racism and “the Right to Have Rights”, 7th Annual R.A.C.E. (Researchers and Academics of Colour for Equality) Conference, Toronto, 2007.
2007
Heron, B. “Globalization and the Spatial Constitution of Whiteness: Stories about ‘Africa’”, Socialist Studies Conference, Toronto, 2006.
2006
Heron, B. “Oppositional Pedagogies in the Social Work Classroom: Tensions, Uncertainties, Ambiguities, and Accountability”, The Race/Culture Divide in Education, Law and the Helping Profession, 6th Annual R.A.C.E. Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan, 2006.
2006
Heron, B. “The Power of Development’s Imagined Spaces: A Comparative Analysis of Development Workers’ Narratives over Time”, The Power of Development Revisited, Canadian Association of Geographers 2005 Special Session, London, Ontario, 2005.
2005
Heron, B. "Canada's Changing Presence in Developing Countries", paper, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Winnipeg, 2004.
2004
Heron, B. "Preparing Social Work Students for International Practicums: Some Lessons and Challenges from the Development Field", paper, International Social Work Symposium, CASSW Conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Jeffery, D., Wong, R.Y.L., and Heron, B.A., "Being and Doing: The Challenges of Putting Anti-Racist Theories to Work", panel, CASSW Conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. "Learning from Development: Popular Education and Anti-Oppression Training for International Practicum Preparation", workshop, CASSW Conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. "Gender and Development: Race, Exceptionality, and Relations of Power", paper, Canadian Critical Race Conference: Pedagogy and Practice, Vancouver, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. “Being and Doing: The Challenges of Putting Anti-Racist Theories to Work”, CASSW conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. "International Exchanges, North/South and East/West Relations: Experiences, Considerations, Contestations", panel, International Social Work Symposium, CASSW Conference, University of Toronto, 2002.
2002
Heron, B. “International Exchanges, North/South and East/West Relations: Experiences, Considerations, Contestations”, International Social Work Symposium, CASSW conference, University of Toronto, 2002.
2002
Heron, B. "Taking It to Heart: Whiteness and Claims to a Non-Racist Self", paper, era 21 (End Racism! Activism for the 21st Century) Conference, Vancouver, 2000.
2000
Heron, B. "Desire for Development: The Education of White Women as Development Workers", paper, Graduate Students Conference, Department of Sociology and Adult Education, OISE/UT, Toronto, 1999.
1999
Heron, B. "Race and the Canadian Development Worker", paper, Making History, Constructing Race Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, 1998.
1998
Heron, B. "I Knew I Could Do Anything: Development Work and the Construction of Female Canadian Identity", paper, Canadian Womens Studies Association Conference, St. Johns, 1997.
1997
Heron, B. "Innocence and Power in North-South Research", paper, International Studies Association Conference, Toronto, 1997.
1997
Heron, B. "Innocence and Power in North-South Research", paper, National Womens Studies Association Conference, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1996.
1996
Forthcoming
Publication
Year
Heron, B. Changes and Challenges: Preparing Social Work Students for Practicums in Today's Sub-Saharan African Context, Journal of International Social Work (forthcoming).
Heron, B. “Challenging Indifference to Extreme Poverty: Considering Southern Perspectives on Global Citizenship and Change”, Ethique et Economique
Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy, University of TorontoMaster of Social Work, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University
Appointments
Faculty of Graduate StudiesProfessional Leadership
Editorial Positions
2004 - 2009 International Advisory Board Member, Journal of Reflective Practic
2004 Reviewer, Journal of Social Problems
Professional Associations
2000/01 – present Member, CASSW International Affairs Committee
2004/05 – present Member, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development
2005/06 – present Member, Canadian Women’s Studies Association
Research Interests
Social construction of helping identities, critical race theory, interlocking systems of oppression, North-South relations of power, international social work,
Social Work
Awards
- Nominated for Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, Atkinson Faculty of liberal and Professional Studies, York University 2005-2006 - 2005-2006
- University of Toronto Open Fellowship 1977-1978 - 1977-1978
Current Research Projects
bheron
Creating Global Citizens? The Impact of Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs
-
Description:
This project is looking at: (1) whether 3-6 month placements really do make young Canadians into "global citizens" and, (2) what impact these short stays have on the organizations and communities that host Canadians and other Northerners. South Africa, Malawi, Peru, Guatemala, Jamaica and Thailand are the countries in the international part of the study.
Project Type: FundedRole: Co-Principal Investigator
Collaborator: Rebecca Tiessen
Collaborator Institution: Dalhousie University
Collaborator Role: Co-Investigator
Funders:
IRDC
A Comparison of Development Worker Narratives: Late 1980s-Early 1990s vs. Post-2000
-
Project Type:
Funded
Role: Principal Investigator
Funders:
SSHRC Small Grants Program
Atkinson Minor Research Grant (York Internal Grant)
Short-Term Development Postings Survey Project
-
Project Type:
Funded
Funders:
Atkinson Minor Research Grant (York Internal Grant)
Desire for Development Research Project
-
Project Type:
Funded
Funders:
Atkinson Junior Faculty Fund Grant
All Publications
Books
Publication
Year
Heron, B. Desire for Development: The Education of White Women as Development Workers, Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2007
2007
Journal Articles
Publication
Year
Heron, B. “Dispelling the ‘Tableau Effect’: Some Thoughts on Preparing Students for Practica in Developing Countries”, Social and Economic Justice & Peace, Section Connection, NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Newsletter, (1), 2008
2008
Heron, B. “Critically Considering International Social Work Practica”, Critical Social Work, 7(2), 2006.
2006
Heron, B. “Changes and Challenges: Preparing Social Work Students for Practica in Today’s Sub-Saharan Africa Context”, Journal of International Social Work, 48 (6): 782-793, 2005.
2005
Heron, B. “Self-Reflection in Critical Social Work Practice: Subjectivity and the Possibilities of Resistance”, Journal of Reflective Practice, 6 (3): 341-351, 2005.
2005
Heron, B. Gender and Exceptionality in North-South Research: Reflecting on Relations, Journal of Gender Studies, 13 (2), 2004: 117-127
2004
Conference Papers
Publication
Year
“Global Citizenship: Southern Perspectives”, Canadian Consortium of University Programs in International Development, Annual Meeting, Montreal.
2010
Heron, B. “Investing in Global Citizenship: Views from the Other Side”, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Montreal, 2010.
2010
Heron, B. “Challenging Indifference to Extreme Poverty: Southern Perspectives on Global Citizenship and Change”, International Development Ethics Association Conference, Valencia, Spain, 2009.
2009
Heron, B. “Global Citizenship: A Southern Perspective”, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Ottawa, 2009.
2009
Heron, B. “The Long and the Short of It: Perspectives from Southern NGOs on the Pro’s and Con’s of Short-term vs. Long-Term Placements of Northern Students, Volunteers, and Interns”, School of Social Work Research Symposium, York University, Toronto, 2009.
2009
Heron, B. “Considering the Complexities of Global Citizenship: A Southern Partnership Perspective”, International Association of Schools of Social Work Conference, Durban, South Africa, 2008.
2008
Heron, B. “Global Citizenship: A Global Perspective”, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Vancouver, 2008.
2008
Heron, B. “Creating Global Citizens? A Review of the Literature on Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs”, with Rebecca Tiessen, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Saskatoon, 2007.
2007
Heron, B. “Creating Global Citizens? A Review of the Literature on Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs”, York University School of Social Work Research Symposium, Toronto, 2007.
2007
Heron, B. “Race and the Idea of Global Citizenship: A Critique”, Transnational Racism and “the Right to Have Rights”, 7th Annual R.A.C.E. (Researchers and Academics of Colour for Equality) Conference, Toronto, 2007.
2007
Heron, B. “Globalization and the Spatial Constitution of Whiteness: Stories about ‘Africa’”, Socialist Studies Conference, Toronto, 2006.
2006
Heron, B. “Oppositional Pedagogies in the Social Work Classroom: Tensions, Uncertainties, Ambiguities, and Accountability”, The Race/Culture Divide in Education, Law and the Helping Profession, 6th Annual R.A.C.E. Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan, 2006.
2006
Heron, B. “The Power of Development’s Imagined Spaces: A Comparative Analysis of Development Workers’ Narratives over Time”, The Power of Development Revisited, Canadian Association of Geographers 2005 Special Session, London, Ontario, 2005.
2005
Heron, B. "Canada's Changing Presence in Developing Countries", paper, Canadian Association for Studies in International Development Conference, Winnipeg, 2004.
2004
Heron, B. "Preparing Social Work Students for International Practicums: Some Lessons and Challenges from the Development Field", paper, International Social Work Symposium, CASSW Conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Jeffery, D., Wong, R.Y.L., and Heron, B.A., "Being and Doing: The Challenges of Putting Anti-Racist Theories to Work", panel, CASSW Conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. "Learning from Development: Popular Education and Anti-Oppression Training for International Practicum Preparation", workshop, CASSW Conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. "Gender and Development: Race, Exceptionality, and Relations of Power", paper, Canadian Critical Race Conference: Pedagogy and Practice, Vancouver, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. “Being and Doing: The Challenges of Putting Anti-Racist Theories to Work”, CASSW conference, Halifax, 2003.
2003
Heron, B. "International Exchanges, North/South and East/West Relations: Experiences, Considerations, Contestations", panel, International Social Work Symposium, CASSW Conference, University of Toronto, 2002.
2002
Heron, B. “International Exchanges, North/South and East/West Relations: Experiences, Considerations, Contestations”, International Social Work Symposium, CASSW conference, University of Toronto, 2002.
2002
Heron, B. "Taking It to Heart: Whiteness and Claims to a Non-Racist Self", paper, era 21 (End Racism! Activism for the 21st Century) Conference, Vancouver, 2000.
2000
Heron, B. "Desire for Development: The Education of White Women as Development Workers", paper, Graduate Students Conference, Department of Sociology and Adult Education, OISE/UT, Toronto, 1999.
1999
Heron, B. "Race and the Canadian Development Worker", paper, Making History, Constructing Race Conference, University of Victoria, Victoria, 1998.
1998
Heron, B. "I Knew I Could Do Anything: Development Work and the Construction of Female Canadian Identity", paper, Canadian Womens Studies Association Conference, St. Johns, 1997.
1997
Heron, B. "Innocence and Power in North-South Research", paper, International Studies Association Conference, Toronto, 1997.
1997
Heron, B. "Innocence and Power in North-South Research", paper, National Womens Studies Association Conference, Saratoga Springs, New York, 1996.
1996
Forthcoming
Publication
Year
Heron, B. Changes and Challenges: Preparing Social Work Students for Practicums in Today's Sub-Saharan African Context, Journal of International Social Work (forthcoming).
Heron, B. “Challenging Indifference to Extreme Poverty: Considering Southern Perspectives on Global Citizenship and Change”, Ethique et Economique
