SOWK 350 - Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families

SOWK 350 Discussion Board Forum

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student is required to provide a thread in response to the provided prompt for the forum. The thread must be 350–450 words, demonstrate course-related knowledge, and follow current APA format. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 classmates’ threads. Each reply must be 150–250 words.

Discuss Board Forums assess Competency 1-Ethics/Prof. Behavior, Competency 2-Diversity,(Knowledge/Values/Cog & Affective Processes).

SOWK 350 Triad Practice Sessions (2)

The student will be placed in a group in order to complete three 10–15-minute video-recorded practice sessions using a free, online synchronous tool (WebEx, Google Hangout, Skype for Business, etc.) on a provided topic. The student will submit a 1-paragraph paper regarding his/her session in addition to the recorded session.

Competency 1– Ethical/Prof. Behavior (Values/Skills),Competency 2– Diversity (Values/Skills). Competency 6–Engage, Competency 7–Assess, Competency 8–Intervene, Competency 9-Evaluate (all measure: Knowledge/Values/Skills/ Cog & Affective Processes).

SOWK 350 Peer Review

The student will submit a 1-page peer review of his/her group providing constructive feedback regarding the sessions, as well as areas of improvement for group members.

This exercise assesses learning outcomes: Competency 1– Ethical/Prof. Behavior (Knowledge/Values/Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 2– Diversity(Knowledge/Values/Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 6–Engage (Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 7–Assess(Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 9-Evaluate (Skills/Cog & Affective Processes).

SOWK 350 Peer Review Response

The student will write a 250–350-word response to the feedback given about him/her by the other group members’ Peer Reviews. The student will respond to the suggested improvements and other applicable information given.

This exercise assesses learning outcomes: Competency 1– Ethical/Prof. Behavior (Knowledge/Values/Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 2– Diversity(Knowledge/Values/Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 6–Engage (Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 7–Assess(Skills/Cog & Affective Processes), Competency 9-Evaluate (Skills/Cog & Affective Processes).

SOWK 350 Self-Assessment

SOWK 350 Two-part Assignment

Part 1

The student will write a 2-page biopsychosocial-spiritual self-assessment that includes an eco-map and spiritual lifemap. The assessment must include at least 1–2 references, which may include the course textbooks, relevant journal articles, and/or the Bible. The assessment must be in current APA format.

Part 2

The student will write a 3-page biopsychosocial-spiritual self-assessment that includes a genogram and culturegram. The assessment must include at least 3 references, which may include the course textbooks, relevant journal articles, and/or the Bible. The assessment must be in current APA format.

Both measure learning outcomes: Competency 1– Ethical/Prof. Behavior (Values/Cog & Affective Processes) Competency 4–Research (Knowledge/Cog & Affective Processes) Competency 6–Engage (Knowledge/ Cog & Affective Processes) Competency 7–Assess (Knowledge/ Cog & Affective Processes).

Final Project

SOWK 350 Three-Part Assignment:

Triad Practice Interview

The student will be placed in a group in order to participate in a simulated interview that addresses a particular client situation. Using a synchronous tool, such as WebEx, Google Hangouts, Skype for Business, or another communication tool, the student and his/her peers will record a 15–20-minute interview of the group members acting as a practice worker, a practice client, and an observer of the simulation.

Journal Article Review

The student will select 1 peer-reviewed journal article that reflects research applicable to the issues raised during the practice session in his/her video interview. The student will write a 2-page review that summarizes the purpose of the article and 2 concepts learned from the article that relate to the practice client’s issue. The paper must include a title page and a reference page (not included in the required page total) and be in current APA format.

Interview Self-Evaluation

The student will demonstrate self-reflection and correction by writing a report of his/her preparation activities, assessment and intervention strategies, and areas of strength and improvement needs after watching his/her interview simulation. The student will indicate how he/she can use supervision and consultation to enhance his/her social work practice. The paper must be 4–5 pages, not including the title/reference pages, and must use current APA format. The reference page must contain 3–4 sources, which may include textbooks and journal articles. Bible verses are encouraged with proper context but will not be counted as a source.

This project assesses learning outcomes Competency 1– Ethical/Prof. Behavior (Knowledge/Values/Skills/ Cog & Affective Processes) Competency 4–Research (Knowledge/ Cog & Affective Processes). Competency 6–Engage, Competency 7–Assess, Competency 8–Intervene, Competency 9-Evaluate (all measure: Knowledge/Skills/ Cog & Affective Processes).

SOWK 350 Quizzes (8)

Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned module/week. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain 20 multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 20-minute time limit.

Quizzes assess learning outcomes Competency 1– Ethical/Prof. Behavior, Competency 2– Diversity, Competency 6–Engage, Competency 7–Assess, Competency 8–Intervene, Competency 9-Evaluate, (Knowledge/Cog. and Affective Processes).