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!