Posted: November 9th, 2015
social work
1.1 Social Activism and Social Justice
After viewing the video Jane Addams: Hull House write between 200 and 300 words
in your critical reflection journal describing a contemporary social activist in
your community, region, province, or country. Who are they? (Do not name them
directly if there could be negative consequences.) What are the social injustices
to which they are trying to bring attention? What are their methods of creating
social change? Provide a personal reflection on your perception of the role of
social activism in social work.
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1.2 Social Work in Your Community
Write between 200 and 300 words in your critical reflection journal on your walk
around your community. Use the questions in Activity 1F: Social Work in Your
Community to describe some aspects of the community.
Critically think about your observations and make note of any emerging thoughts
about generalist social work, activities associated with “helping†and “social
justiceâ€. Include any new reflections or awareness about what social workers do
and who they work with.
QUESTIONS FROM ACTIVITY 1F
Walk around an area of your community in which social work agencies are more
prominent.
Notice the social agencies. Based on the information publicly available about these
agencies, are their social workers using generalist skills? Can you recognize
activities associated with both “helping†and “social justice�
Be aware of your feelings as you visit the area. Is this the first time you have
been in this neighborhood? (If so, why?) Were you aware of the services provided
here? (Why or why not?) What is your perspective on the people using the services?
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2.1 Ethical Choices
Write between 200 and 300 words in your critical reflection journal.
Choose one of the case scenarios presented at the end of Mary Harber-Iles’
article:Â Important Concepts in Social Work Ethics: Respect, Self-Determination,
Confidentiality, Empowerment, and Social Control.
Apply the framework identified at the end of Kevin Stanford’s Analysis of an
Ethical Dilemma article to the case scenario.
Ensure that you refer to the values and principles identified in the CASW/ACTS
Guidelines for Ethical Practice document in your analysis.
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3.1 Karen’s Roles in “Case Study: A Day (and Night) in the Life of a Social
Workerâ€
Write between 200 and 300 words in your critical reflection journal describingÂ
one of the roles that Karen used in her work. Use your answers to the questions
provided in Activity 3C to guide your reflection.
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What goals was Karen attempting to achieve by using the role?
To what extent were they met (outcome evaluation)?
What else was accomplished by using the role?
How well did Karen perform her role (evaluation of process)?
How would you describe Karen’s relationship with the persons she was working
with?
How did Karen use her professional relationship? Was it appropriate to the role?
Did she show understanding and empathy?
What did Karen do that was most effective?
What could she have done to have been even more effective?
QUESTIONS FROM ACTIVITY 3C
Read Unfried, B. (2010) “Case Study: A Day (and Night) in the Life of a Social
Worker†in Social Work Practice: Problem Solving and Beyond.
Identify all of the roles that the social worker Karen assumes in relation to the
assigned client situation.
In each of these roles consider the following:
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What goals was Karen attempting to achieve by using the role?
To what extent were these goals met (outcome evaluation)?
What else was accomplished by using the role?
How well did Karen perform her role (evaluation of process)?
How would you describe Karen’s relationship with the persons she was working
with?
How did Karen use her professional relationship? Was it appropriate to the role?
Did she show understanding and empathy?
What did Karen do that was most effective?
What could she have done to have been even more effective?
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4.1 Theory in Practice
Write between 200 and 300 words in your critical reflection journal describingÂ
one of the situations that Karen is involved in the reading “Case Study: A Day
(and Night) in the Life of a Social Workerâ€.
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Which theories, perspectives, or approaches does Karen use?
What alternative approaches could she have used?
How does Karen draw upon micro, mezzo, or macro knowledge?
Does Karen apply structural or anti-oppressive practices?
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