Social Work Knowledge (Diversity/Social & Economic Justice, Populations at Risk/Human Behavior in the Social Environment):…
Part 2: Summary of Social Work Speaks and “Unit 3” The section “Poverty and Economic Justice” in Social Work Speaks discusses the economy and its balance, or lack thereof, as well as the people who are impacted by the economy’s debilitating imbalance. The PowerPoint titled “Unit 3: Children and Poverty” helps to further understand the poverty crisis that our society is facing by focusing on the children who live in poverty. The social work profession is there to help those who are most vulnerable: children, single parents, older adults, and families that are financially oppressed. In modern social work the professionals help with not only economic policies but they also help create a safety net as well as support systems for those in need.…
Explore how historical events have shaped the social work profession. Recognize personal values in the context of one 's practice as social worker and identify roles…
Throughout the course we learned about different fields of social work, the complications that come with the job, and the different people you will encounter. Thus, changing our thoughts and feelings towards social work. Before taking the class our thoughts about social workers were more or less simple minded. I say this because most of us thought social workers simply deal with children and some consider them “child snatchers”. After getting the opportunity to take the class, we learned there is more to social workers than we thought. Social workers work with different ages, races, religions, and genders. We also learned how social workers work with these different populations (Morales, Sheafor, & Scott, 2010). During class we discussed a…
Wilson, K, Ruch, G, Lymbery, M and Cooper, A (2008) Social Work an introduction to contemparay pactice. Harlow. Pearson Education Limited.…
The exam will cover Chapters 1, 2, class lectures and class handouts. Review all handouts and class lecture notes Chapter 1 Be able to Identify the 10 core competencies of social work Identify the seven phases of practice and connect them to the four phases of practice outlined by CSWE (engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation) Provide CSWE definition of competency Outline and/ or distinguish the professional working relationship between social worker and client from other professional relationships Define and give examples of empathy ( and the several forms of empathy), regard, authenticity, and professionalism Define and identify components of caveat emptor Be able to distinguish the differences among client factors and situational factors, relationship factors, expectancy factors, and model and technique factors Identify how social workers view people and change Identify or list social works distinct professional language Identify the nine aspects of professionalism Describe the five common factors associated with effective helping relationship Define the concepts of social work skills and competencies Chapter 2 Identify organizations that help to establish a common social work knowledge base Know the working definition of professionalism and the significance of professionalism for effective social work practice. Discuss how social workers demonstrate integrity and how it is an integral aspect of professionalism Discuss the implications of lapses of integrity What ethical principle is related to integrity Define self-efficacy Distinguish among an eco-map, genogram, and timeline Identify genograms and eco-map symbols, and interpret and draw genograms and eco-maps symbols Discuss the importance of self-understanding and self-control Know what social supports include Discuss the relationship of professional knowledge and self-efficacy, and self-understanding and self-control to effective social work practice. Y, dXiJ(x(I_TS…
(B) Social workers should have a knowledge base of their clients' cultures and be able to demonstrate competence in the provision of services that are sensitive to clients' cultures and to differences among people and cultural groups.(C) Social workers should obtain education about and seek to understand the nature of social diversity and oppression with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, political belief, religion, and mental or physical…
Social Workers value the maximum feasible self – determination, empowerment, and enhancing strengths to increase the client’s voice in decision making. ‘The Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EAPS) affirm the commitment of social programs to the core values of the profession: service, social justice, dignity, and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, human rights, and scientific inquiry’ (NASW, 2008 A; CSWE, 2008; as per Hepworth, Glenda and Kim, 2010). Social Workers demonstrate respect for and acceptance of the unique characteristics of ‘diverse populations that are characterized by great diversity, including the intersection of dimensions such as age, class, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, identity and expression, immigration status, political ideology, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental ability, age, and national origin’ (CSWE, 2008; as per Hepworth, Glenda, and Kim,…
Reflective practice is something we all carry out every single day, probably without even realising it. We use reflection in many different situations and under many different circumstances, as a way of improving our own skills and abilities for different things, as individuals. Cowan proposed that learners are reflecting in an educational way, “When they analyse or evaluate one or more personal experiences, and attempt to generalise from that thinking” (1999: 18). Reflective practice allows us to look at something we have carried out and allows us to see whether or not we handled the situation properly or whether we would handle it differently if we were giving the opportunity to do it again. By doing this reflecting enables you to see how you have improved in certain areas and pinpoint areas which may need some improvement. It’s basically a way of seeing what you have learnt and perhaps shedding light on what could be done in the future. Moon’s theory runs parallel to this as he says that reflective practice is “a set of abilities and skills, to indicate the taking of a critical stance, an orientation to problem solving or state of mind” (1999:63). Suggesting that reflective practice is directly linked with the thinking you do surrounding something you…
This assignment is a critical reflection on the in-class roleplay demonstration where I played the role of a social worker from the Department of Human Services (DHS) and another batch-mate played the role of Marika, the client. A social worker is bound to have a complete understanding of the objectives and goals of the process of counselling so as to be able to meet the client needs. (Geldard, 1989)…
In this essay I will discuss how I feel that I have developed personally and professionally as a social work student during the first level of the degree course. I will do this through examination of reflective accounts recorded during the placement learning opportunity. I believe that the use of reflection has been very significant in enhancing my personal skills and learning about my own values. I also believe that the course has instilled me with more self awareness and has given me a better understanding of how I am perceived by others. I have learned that through anti oppressive practice, social workers are able to promote inclusion by challenging discrimination and inequalities. In this essay, I will examine the methods, tools, and techniques that I have learned to date. I will conclude by discussing my particular learning needs and plan for the remainder of the course. As part of this, I will consider my learning style and the necessary methods I will utilise to bridge the learning gaps.…
The field of Social work is broad in terms of service delivery. Social workers can work in several institutions like Hospitals, Schools, Communities, Day care centers, with families, in government established re-habilitation centers etc. My focus in this write-up is to highlight the theoretical perspectives of social work practice in the hospital. A social worker who specializes in this aspect of social work can work in other health care settings.…
As another example, one of my group member as well share her feelings regarding the challenges she is experiencing at her placement. She mentioned that she asked one of the staff members a question regarding the resources they agency uses to help their client, but the staff’s response left her unsatisfied. When she shared this experience, it sounds to me that the question she asked was too generic and not specific, therefore, I did some clarification just to understand specifically what she wants to learn. I was glad to give her a feedback regarding the question she asked because I am doing my placement at an employment agency too, and I am knowledgeable about the question she asked. First, I explain to her that organizations have policies…
Social work is a practice-based profession as well as an academic discipline that advocates social change, development, and the empowerment and liberation of society for individuals and communities in need. Professionals in the field of social work help people overcome some of life’s most difficult challenges such as poverty, discrimination, abuse, addiction, physical illness, divorce, loss, unemployment, educational problems, disabilities and mental illnesses. They help prevent crises by counseling individuals, families, and communities to cope more effectively with the stresses of everyday life. Social work is based upon the principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities. My ambition to be…
The video recorded practice interview allowed me to understand how I can improve in my social work skills. Being able to present and watch a mock interview allowed me to see my strengths and weaknesses.…