understand the concept of community development and how it relates to social work practice‚ firstly the ’community ’ itself‚ should be defined in the context of social work. Community development is about giving people a fair and just share of available resources. This mode of practice highlights an extension of the skills and methods of social work ’direct ’ practice. Case work and community development‚ as separate modes of practice‚ are blended to empower the disadvantaged. In turn‚ important consideration
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Examining Best Practices in Macro Social Work SWU411 March 8‚ 2013 Abstract The concept of “best practice” is widely used in business management‚ healthcare‚ and in the social work field to mean the most efficient and effective way of doing things: ways that use the minimum of resources and yet return the optimum results. In the context of professional social work‚ often there are built-in tensions between the pressure for efficiency and the need to respect the individuality of clients and
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that enable oppressed people to change themselves and social conditions What Does AOP Look Like? Counteracting the damaging effects of oppression Building individual and community strengths to counteract oppression Building strengths of individuals/ groups to analyze oppressive conditions‚ reclaim identities‚ change social and psychological patterns associated with oppression How Does AOP Differ From Mainstream Social Work? social‚ cultural economic & political systems reproduce injustice
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to knowledge. It is extensively acknowledged that sports coaches function in multifaceted social and often uncertain environments that place diverse and multiple difficulties upon them (Fletcher & Scott‚ 2010). The role of a sports coach‚ at all levels‚ has now been stretched beyond the ordinary preparation of athletes for competition. At present efforts are being made to enhance coaches’ preparation to work proficiently in this ever varying environment. Coach education programmes have begun to embrace
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essay is to explore and outline the role of the social worker. As Mark Dole highlighted‚ the role of a social worker is a complex and misunderstood role within a contemporary society. The role of the social worker ranges from being a wise eyed idealist to a realist. Social work is misunderstood by the public and media. Mark Dole in his book on skills required for social worker (2011) quotes Margaret Thatcher who famously said: ‘anyone could be a social worker: all that was needed was time on their
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As Critical reflection is central to social work practice‚ we have been asked to reflect on our learning throughout the mental health subject. Having a lived experience of mental health‚ and having worked in the industry‚ I came into the class with knowledge that some classmates may not have had. While I had a sound knowledge of some topics covered‚ there were some areas where I still had a lot to learn. Following is a brief snapshot of the learning I experienced throughout the subject. General
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the broad practices of Social Work. The divisions of social work are often divided into three practices which include the categories of macro‚ mezzo‚ and micro. Often commended as being a system which provides intervention services that affect entire communities and their systems of care and concern‚ Macro level social work has been known to be highly effective. Responsibility of the Human Service Worker in the Macro Environment Because Macro System focuses on large groups‚ socials workers who
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On Friday the 8th of April‚ I participated in windsurfing and paddleboarding on Lake Pupuke. I demonstrated Tolerance as my responsible behaviour. This affected my physical safety because I didn’t jump ahead of anyone or rush and I took my time so that I would be more safe and listened to the instructions despite that it was repeated many times. I also waited for those who weren’t as confident and let them take their time and waited for them to be done so that everyone was safe and I knew that
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advantages and disadvantages of viewing behaviour through the life-span perspective for social practise? ADOLESCENCE The author’s aim is to outline the advantages as well as disadvantages in adolescence behaviour and human development processes across people life span‚ and particular adolescence. This essay will look at the different models‚ theories of social work and the factors that may have influence social work practice. The physical‚ psychological‚ socio-cultural‚ environmental and politico-economical
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The aim of this assignment is to give a reflective account on group presentation and the peer assessment process as well as the development of a personal action plan. It would involve using ‘The What? Model of Structured Reflection’ (Driscoll 2007) to analyse the experience of using a group designed assessment tool to assess my peers and the experience of being peer assessed. Additionally‚ experience of completing a group presentation would be reflected upon. A personal action plan which identifies
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