SWK 527 Theories and Techniques of Clinical SWK Practice Homework: Social Work Theory and Practice- Western New Mexico University
Length: 8 to 10 pages.
• Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Social workers understand that intervention is an ongoing component of the dynamic and interactive process of social work practice with, and on behalf of, diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers are knowledgeable about evidence-informed interventions to achieve the goals of clients and constituencies, including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Social workers understand theories of human behavior and the social environment, and critically evaluate and apply this knowledge to effectively intervene with clients and constituencies. Social workers understand methods of identifying, analyzing and implementing evidence-informed interventions to achieve client and constituency goals. Social workers value the importance of inter-professional teamwork and communication in interventions, recognizing that beneficial outcomes may require interdisciplinary, inter-professional, and inter-organizational collaboration.
Social workers:
o Critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies;
o Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies;
o Use inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes;
o Negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies; and
o Facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals.
Task:
Signature Homeworks are those homeworks chosen by the WNMU School of Social Work faculty to evaluate a student's ability to demonstrate the CSWE-mandated core competencies and related practice behaviors. In addition to measuring student competency, the homeworks are used as indicators of program efficacy. Signature homeworks are clearly identified in all School of Social Work syllabi. Students must demonstrate competency in order to pass each course. Students must complete all signature homeworks throughout their program of study.
This Signature Homework is an opportunity for you to apply critical thinking to explore topics of your professional interest related to social work theories, areas of social work practice and interventions that help our clients. The goal of the homework for you to identify 2 theoretical perspectives that interests you and plan to use in your social work practice. Your chosen theories should be presented in relation to related area of practice, client system/population and supporting interventions. In order to optimize your learning, you encouraged to choose new areas of learning, rather than areas in which you have practiced or are familiar.
In this two-part homework you are asked to summarize a theory, an area of practice that can be applied to the theory, a client population aligned with the area of practice and an intervention to be implemented. This will be done twice as you will choose a 2nd theory, area of practice, client population and intervention to be applied. Student learning will also be discussed.
Components of the Homework:
I. Theories/Models:
• Choose and discuss 2 theories or models related to social work practice. This can be a theory or model within our SWK 527 course or other theories of your choice aligned with social work.
• Summarize Concepts of Each Theory:
o Summarize and discuss key the concepts and assumptions of the chosen theories.
o Each theory should be evaluated from the viewpoint of its usefulness and relevance to the application of practice of your chosen interest.
o Note that when you discuss the usefulness and relevance of each theory, this should not be merely a matter of personal opinion. Your preference must be supported and explained by considering the scholarly published literature, evidence of usefulness and effectiveness, and congruence with professional values and ethics.
II. Application of Practice Areas:
III. Choose 2 social work practice areas based on your own professional interest of social work practice.
IV. Describe the areas of practice:
• Discuss the specific areas of practice based on your own professional interest of social work practice.
• Discuss how the areas of practice align with your chosen theoretical framework/model, client population, and intervention.
V. Client Systems/Population:
• Choose 2 client systems/populations based on your own interest of social work practice.
• Describe the client systems/populations and discuss how each align with each theory, practice area, and intervention.
VI. Description of Intervention:
• Describe 2 specific interventions you as a social worker plan to use with client(s).
• The 2 interventions must be aligned with the chosen theories, areas of practice and client system/population.
• Discuss the specific steps or tasks to be used by you, the social worker in implementing each chosen intervention.
VII. Learning: Discuss what you have learned from this homework from a professional and personal perspective. Also discuss the practical application and usefulness of this homework for your future social work practice.
Outline for the Signature Homework (Bolded Headings):
Introduction
Theory 1 (name of theory)
Summary of Concepts of Theory
Practice Area (name of area of practice)
Client population (client type)
Intervention (intervention name)
Theory 2 (name of theory)
Summary of Concepts of Theory
Practice Area (name of area of practice)
Client population (client type)
Intervention (intervention name)
Learning
Conclusion
Reference Page.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.