SWK 530: Methods of Social Work Practice with

Individuals & Families Presenter: Jennifer D. Street, LCSW

Class Meeting Week One

Agenda

Introductions Overview of the course

Review syllabus Review Discussion Question

guidelines Review role play structure and

guidelines Learning Activity

Everyone will introduce themselves. Please bring your camera up when you speak, so we can see your face. When you share please cover these areas: Your Name Your general location What excites you the most about getting your MSW? What scares you most about getting your MSW? Have you had any field experience? If so, what?

Welcome & Introductions

Meet Your Instructor

Course Overview

Syllabus Discussion Questions Role play General guidelines Questions

Syllabus

Please read along with syllabus on the screen or your paper copy

Discussion Boards

POSTINGS-3 points total Early entry into the discussion. Regular

postings and responses to at least two classmates' postings. Regular and active participation in discussions. Earns 2-3 points.

Failure to post to discussion early enough to be actively involved; or fails to respond to two classmate's postings. Earns 0-1 point.

Discussion Board Grading

RESPONSES-3 points total Responses are substantial, original and

creative; responses illustrate in-depth thought and/or reflection.  Earns 2-3 points.

Responses are mostly flat, monosyllables; responses simply repeat what was already said or simply agree with others' opinions. Earns 0-1 point.

Discussion Board Grading

CRITICAL THINKING-3 points total Postings demonstrate that the student has a highly

developed sense of inquiry and/or the ability to self-assess. Postings are consistently analytical, thoughtful, perceptive, and provide new insights (or raise new questions) related to topic addressed. Earns 2-3 points.

  Postings provide evidence that the student

understands the content. Postings typically include brief restatements of readings and discussions and some evidence of personal stance.  Earns 0-1 point.

Discussion Board Grading

SPELLING & GRAMMAR-1 point total Postings are mostly grammatically correct and

there are one or no spelling errors. Earns 1 point.

Postings are generally riddled with grammatical and spelling errors. Earns 0 points.

Discussion Board Grading

Role Plays

General Guidelines

General Guidelines Use approved headset Power Outage Protocol Technical Difficulty Protocol Familiarity with Elluminate and Ecollege Resources for Success Using the classroom Video camera: Keep in preview mode at all times,

transmit when ready Chat function should not be used during role play

Learning Activity

Learning Activity

In groups discuss the following questions related to chapter 1 in the text:

Group 1- What are the various roles of social workers? Identify the roles and give an example. Also, how you would rank them on the ones you prefer?

Group 2- Review the case study on page 11 and discuss the critical thinking questions to share with the class.

Group 3- Discuss the concepts of Knowledge, Values, and Skills defined in the text. Be prepared to share the concepts with the class.

Questions?

Week 1 Overview

Writing orientation PowerPoint Watch “Any given day social workers

help Read Chapter 1 of your textbook Listen to the Chapter 1 lecture Complete Discussion Question 1 by

Sunday at 11:59pm. Your initial posting is due by

Wednesday and your responses are due by Sunday.

Week 2 Overview

Milgram Experiment Video Module 2 lecture, parts 1 & 2 Review NASW Code of Ethics Read Chapter 2 in your textbook Complete Discussion Question 2 by

Sunday at 11:59pm. Your initial posting is due by Wednesday

and your responses are due by Sunday.

Have a great week!