SOWK 101 - Introduction to Social Work

SOWK 101

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum. Each thread must be 250–300 words (with the exception of the last discussion board forum when you are to upload your presentation), integrate at least 1 biblical principle, and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 100 words.

The student will write a 9 to 10-page Reaction Paper to a poverty experience utilizing the textbooks as reference points. (MLO: A, B, C, D, E, F, G)

Students are to explore their community social service agencies, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. finding where social workers are employed in their area. Students are to write a 3 page APA style paper describing their community. Students are to share the findings of their exploration in a professional communication style. Students will discuss their community by name and place without the use of possessive pronouns. (MLO: B, E)

The student will be a book of the Bible to research regarding the biblical basis and guidelines for helping the poor and needy. The student will utilize the Bible and at least 3 other sources (books or articles) when developing this project. The reference page must be in current APA format. All sources listed on the reference page must be referred to in the project. (MLO: D,E, F, G)

The student will utilize the information found in his/her research to creatively present the material in a narrated PowerPoint of 8–10 minutes. The presentation must include a discussion of the themes the student found in his/her assigned books of the Bible regarding helping the poor and needy. (MLO: D, E, F, G)

Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned module/week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 10 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 10-minute time limit. Students will be able to take each quiz two times with the highest points earned counting toward their course grade (MLO: A, D).