SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
SW 351 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I
FALL
2003
Instructor:
Bradley 121
Phone: 677-4786
e-mail:
moody@bradley.edu
Office hours:
Mon:
Classes: Wednesday
Accommodation: Any
student with a disability or special need who requires an accommodation should inform the instructor at the
beginning of this course.
Non-Discrimination
Statement: Students will be
expected to display respect for fellow students’ and clients’ unique
characteristics including race, color, gender, age, socioeconomic status,
religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual
orientation, and political orientation.
All assignments will use non-discriminatory language.
Intercollegiate
Competition: Any student representing
Relationship
to other courses in the Curriculum: SW 351 is the second in the 4 course
sequence of practice courses. It builds
on the generalist foundation knowledge, skills, and values learned in SW 350
and applies this to the problem solving approach with individuals. This course is a prerequisite for students
going into field practicum.
Generalist
Practice Principles: The
courses within the social work curriculum support the generalist perspective
for social work practice. The following
8 principles guide the development and implementation of the Bradley University
Social Work Program’s curriculum and course content.
I. Course Description
This course introduces the framework for a generalist approach to social
work micro practice. This course will focus on the acquisition of
knowledge, skill, and values of practice needed to enhance the well being of
individuals through the promotion, restoration, maintenance, and enhancement of
functioning by helping them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate stress,
and use resources. This course will use
the problem solving approach to practice.
In addition to class lectures and assigned readings, learning methods
will include audiovisuals, class discussion, and individual and group
experiential exercises. Prerequisite of SW 350.
II. Course Objectives
Students will be expected to
demonstrate learning in the following areas:
Knowledge
1. Basic understanding of generalist practice
including micro, mezzo, and macro
levels
of intervention.
2. Knowledge about the social work process and
problem solving process
including defining issues, intake and engagement,
collecting and assessing data, planning and contracting, identifying
alternative interventions, selecting and implementing appropriate intervention methods, evaluation of outcomes
through the use and application of research methods, termination and follow
-up.
3. Knowledge of practice issues and skills that
demonstrate respect for and
acceptance of the unique characteristics of clients of differing social,
cultural, racial, religious, spiritual, political, gender, sexual orientation,
physical and mental ability, age, and socioeconomic classes.
4. Knowledge of appropriate methods for
documentation and record keeping for practice.
5. Knowledge of the ethics and values of social work practice with
individuals
that is built on regard for individual worth and dignity, mutual
participation and acceptance, confidentiality, honesty, and the right to self
determination and participation in the helping process.
Skills
1. Development of beginning communication and
interviewing skills to enable the worker to develop a working, helping
relationship with clients at all levels and diversity.
2. Development of the skill to critically
analyze information from data collection and assessment to select the most
appropriate intervention(s) to help individuals promote maintain, restore, and
enhance well-being and functioning, prevent and alleviate distress, and use
resources.
3. Demonstration of the professional use of
self to enhance the therapeutic relationship.
4.
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the outcomes of practice.
5.
Develop the skills for appropriate documentation and record keeping.
Values
1. Students will demonstrate the ability to
practice with regard for individual
worth and dignity, and respect for unique characteristics of race,
color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, age, veteran status,
disability, age, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, or political
orientation.
2. Students will appreciate the importance of
advocating for the client with organizations and systems to ensure the
protection of rights and for the procurement of needed resources.
3. Students will be expected to demonstrate an
integration of the social work code of ethics as applied to practice.
4.
Students will be expected to demonstrate respect for individual's right
to make independent decisions and to
participate actively in the helping process.
III. Resources
A. Kirst-Ashman, Karen and
Practice.
B. Sheafor, Bradford W., Horejsi,
Charles R., and Horejsi, Gloria A. (1997).
Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice.
IV.
COMMENTS
1. Students
are expected to attend class on time.
2.
Students
are expected to keep side conversations to a minimum in order not to disrupt
lecture.
3.
Students
are expected to not share results of tests or papers with other students. Any questions or concerns regarding tests or
papers see professor and make appointments to discuss. TESTS AND PAPERS WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED IN
CLASS
V. Learning Evaluation
Written assignments should be typed and double-spaced (unless otherwise
instructed), grammatically clear and correct, and properly documented. Use of non-sexist and non-biased language is
expected in written assignments and in class discussion. Final grades for the course will be
determined by scores on exams and completion of assignments. Points will be deducted for any late
assignments. A possible total of 500 points may be earned.
A.
Participation
( 100 points)
Points will be awarded for attendance and active
participation. Students are expected to
have readings done before class and be prepared to actively discuss or role
play material. Excess of three absences
during the semester could result in the drop of a letter grade
B.
Exams (
200 points)
Two
exams will be given, each worth 100 points.
Final Exam will not be comprehensive
C.
Paper (100 points)
Students will write a 2-3 page paper on either ethics in practice or
diversity sensitivity in practice. This
paper will be a scholarly paper using the professional literature to explore
the empirical evidence guiding sound, effective practice with a minority
population or around an ethical issue.
Due date Dec. 3
C. 100
points Video-tape of Communication
Skills
Students will be expected to pair up with a partner and arranged to
produce a 15 minute video-tape. You and
your partner will each play the role of the social worker and the role of the
client. The two role plays can be put on
one tape. You must each come up with a
plausible client situation to role play as the client and the social worker
must demonstrate appropriate communication skills including:
-minimal encouragement
-appropriate non-verbal responses
-appropriate paraphrasing responses
-appropriate reflection of feeling responses
-appropriate clarification statements or questions
-appropriate elicitation of more information
-appropriate summarization
You will need to reserve equipment and area. You must go to audio visual
bottom floor of Bradley Hall. I would
suggest you do this early.
Audio must be clear
Dress appropriately
Due TBA
Grade
Distribution on 500 points
450 - 500 = A
400 - 450 = B
350 - 400 = C
300 - 350 = D
SW 351 Class
Schedule – Fall 2002
I. Review of Generalist Practice
This section will review the levels of practice including micro, mezzo,
and macro. It will review the purposes
of social work practice including the enhancement of coping and problem solving
capacities of people, linking people to resources, promoting effective and
humane systems, contributing to the development and improvement of social
policies that empower groups and people at risk to promote social and economic
justice, and the development and refinement of practice through responsible
research. This section will review the essentials of the systemic and problem
solving approaches.
Chapter 1 in Kirst-Ashman
and
Sept. 3
II. Review
of Interviewing Skills
This section will review the interviewing and communication skills
necessary to work with a variety of client populations, colleagues, and the
community. This section will cover the
use of self to enhance the therapeutic, helping relationship. Cross-cultural helping will be examined. Videotaping of role playing of interviewing
skills will be emphasized. Video
Non-Verbal Communication
Chapter 8 of Sheafor,
Horejsi, and Horejsi
Chapter 2 of Kirst-Ashman
and
Sept. 10, 17
III. Intake and Engagement
Intake and engagement techniques and skills will be examined to facilitate
a collaborative working relationship built on respect for individual worth and
dignity. These techniques will emphasize
self determination and mutual participation with the client.
Chapter 10 of Sheafor, Horejsi, and Horejsi
Chapter 5 Kirst-Ashman & Hull
Sept. 24
IV. Data Collection and Assessment
Techniques
Data collection the use of different
instruments and their role in the assessment process.
Students will become familiar with a variety of different instruments,
DSM IV, Social History and Drug and Alcohol Assessment skills will examine
application to diverse populations through role play. The strengths perspective will be emphasized
as will self determination and maximum participation of the client
Chapter 5 pages148-159 of Kirst-Ashman and
Chapter 11 of Sheafor, Horejsi, and Horejsi
Oct. 1 Exam I
V. Planning and Contracting
This section will focus on problem definition, formulating goals and
objectives for treatment, and developing contracts. This section emphasizes self determination
and informed consent of clients during the planning and contracting phase.
Chapter 12 of Sheafor,
Horejsi, and Horejsi
Chapter 6 of Kirst-Ashman
and
Oct. 8
VI. Intervention Methods
A variety of intervention techniques
are discussed. Application
of techniques are
discussed with the following examples: Child maltreatment risk assessment, crisis
intervention, working with the elderly, working with the developmentally
disabled population, working with traumatic brain injury, working with substance
abuse, and working with mental
illness. Issues in cross-cultural
helping are examined Video
To A Safer Place & Rape Face to Face will be viewed.
Chapter 7 of Kirst-Ashman
and
Chapter
13 of Sheafor, Horejsi, Horejsi
Oct. 15, 22
VII.
Testifying in Court / Termination
Practice at the micro level, particularly in certain fields of practice
such as child welfare, may require social workers to interface with the legal
system. This section will examine the
role of the social worker in the legal system and the skills necessary to
provide testimony in legal cases. Termination techniques that help bring
closure to the therapeutic relationship are discussed.
Oct. 29 Chapter 16 pgs 583-596 of Sheafor, Horejsi and Horejsi
Chapter 8 Kirst-Ashman
and
VIII. Evaluation
This section also looks at the systematic evaluation of practice to
further knowledge in the field and to be accountable to all constituencies of
the service. Evaluation methods include single subject design, use of rapid
assessment instrument, task achievement scaling, goal attainment scaling,
service plan outcome checklists, individualized rating scales, and differential
impact scoring.
Chapter 14 of Sheafor, Horejsi and Horejsi
Nov. 5
VIII. Diversity Sensitive Practice
This section examines cross-cultural assessment and intervention
methods. Examination of knowledge and skills necessary to
intervene with diverse populations and to appreciate the differences and
similarities in the experiences, needs, and beliefs of people. Gender sensitive practice methods are
discussed with appreciation for the experience of discrimination of women in
society. Women's issues of domestic
violence and sexual assault are discussed with methods for intervention
examined. Video Constructing Reality
& Sex and Gender will be viewed
Chapters 12 and 13 of Kirst-Ashman and
Nov. 12,
IX. Ethics
and Values in Practice
Ethics and values of practice situations will be discussed. The profession's code of ethics will be
reviewed and applied through practice examples.
Issues of confidentiality and the limits of, privileged communication,
informed consent, paternalism and self determination, and distribution of limited
resources will be discussed. Guidelines
for ethical decision making will be examined.
Chapter 11 of Kirst-Ashman
and
Nov. 19
X. Documentation and Record Keeping
This section will examine the benefits and limitations of different
forms of documentation process recordings, audio and visual taping, progress
note formats, diagnostic summary recordings, problem oriented recording, and
standardized forms. Issues of
confidentiality and privacy will be applied to recording.
Chapter 16 of Kirst-Ashman
and
Final Exam Dec. 17
WORK PROGRAM
SW 351 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE I
FALL 2003
Practice Paper Due Dec. 3
A thirty five year old divorced
Asian American female comes to you for tx
because her employer mandated that she enters treatment or loses her job. She was arrested and charged with dui. The information that was provided to you is
the following. Ming Lee has parents who
live with her from
Each question is 10
points. Length of paper to not exceed
three pages
1. What additional information might you need
to assist the client?
2. What eliciting skills might you use with the
client?
3. How would you assess for addiction? What
questions would you ask and why?
4. Would you confront the client on her
drinking? Why or Why not? How would you
do so?
5. Would you assess for any underlying mental
disorders such as anxiety or depression? What questions would you ask and why?
6. What problems might you expect between you
and the client?
7. Does culture influence her problems? Do you think so? Why or Why not? How would you ask about this and what
questions would you ask?
8. What problems might she encounter with
family?
9. What might be your treatment plan?
10. How
are these nine questions helpful in assisting the client?