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A Matter of Speaking: For Social Workers, How To Give a Presentation With Confidence, Humor, and Impact

by Jennifer Luna

Public Speaking

by Jennifer Luna, MSSW

     Regardless of what type of social work you practice, professional presentation skills are a must. Yet, 75% of people are afraid of public speaking. For most people, public speaking is an acquired skill, not an innate gift. Developing your presentation skills can increase opportunities for you to share your expertise, enhance your leadership ability, and increase the positive influence you can have on others. The following tips will help you prepare for a great presentation and give you more confidence in the process.  

    First, define the objectives of the presentation. This could be to teach a practice skill, present a theory, or describe a research finding. If you are presenting a workshop for CEU credit, make sure that your objectives align with those of the continuing education provider. Once you have defined the objective, assess your audience and tailor your presentation to the audience’s specific needs. Often, you can ask for the participant list before your presentation, to gain more information about your audience.

    Next, you will want to set up an outline for your presentation. This outline will include your introduction, a brief summary of the points you will touch on, housekeeping items (such as turning off cell phones, location of bathrooms, times of breaks), and the conclusion of your presentation (identifying take-aways, or an evaluation of the presentation).

    After you have finished your outline, review each item and determine how much time each section will take. This will allow you to anticipate breaks, allot sufficient time for questions, and ensure you have enough time for an effective ending to the workshop.

    If you are presenting a training workshop, include activities in which participants can brainstorm, practice a skill, or work on a team building activity that produces useful information to share with the entire group. If you are facilitating an activity for the first time, practice it with colleagues to get a good estimate of the time needed.  Always explain the activity thoroughly to the participants, and be clear about the amount of time allowed for the activity.  It is also wise to provide handouts to your audience, so they have a visual of the information you want to convey. This allows them to listen to you rather than scurrying to write down all of your words.  

     Use visual aids to help maintain interest in your material or explain the concepts you are presenting more coherently.  Most adult learners have an attention span of 10-15 minutes.  With this in mind, visual aids such as charts, pictures, or short video clips are necessary to make the information interesting and add variety to your presentation. If you are integrating technology into your presentation, it is critical that you check your presentation ahead of time. You risk losing your audience’s attention if the technology is slow or doesn’t work.  It also helps to have a backup plan for malfunctioning technology, just in case!

     Practicing your presentation involves more than just rehearsing in front of a crowd. Although rehearsal is important, choosing your rehearsal audience carefully will ensure that you receive valuable and pertinent feedback. Choose a group of colleagues whose opinions you value.  As you practice your presentation, note their facial expressions. Take notes when you notice a mistake or a piece of information that may need a visual example or more time to explain. Don’t hesitate to make changes based on the feedback you receive—this is why you are practicing in the first place! If you feel that your words sound awkward or uninteresting, experiment with different words, a funny story, or a joke or two. Humor is an excellent tool to break the ice and settle your nerves.  To further engage the audience, you might ask questions that all participants can relate to.

    If you really want to put yourself in the audience’s shoes, record yourself. By seeing and hearing yourself speak, you will be able to judge the inflection, speed, and enunciation of your voice. And remember, timing is everything! Make sure you time your rehearsal and make adjustments to your delivery speed or length of your presentation when necessary.  

    On the day of your presentation, always arrive early to your venue , so you can familiarize yourself with the room or stage where you will be speaking. You should also use this time to test your technology by checking every slide and any other visual aids you are using. Set the room up in a style (organize tables and chairs) that will lend itself to the activities you will be facilitating. Place any necessary handouts in a spot that will not be distracting if participants arrive late. As a bonus, arriving early allows you more time to relax and greet the participants as they walk in, which helps you to establish a great rapport with your audience before you even begin speaking.

     Start strong. The best way to do this is to begin with a bold statement, such as, “Many people are more afraid of public speaking than dying!” Another attention-getting option is to contradict their expectations about the topic you are going to speak about. An example of this might be, “No one here really cares about how much social workers earn, right?” These techniques will stimulate the audience’s curiosity.

    Storytelling is also an excellent tool for captivating an audience.  Choose impactful stories from your own experience or the lived experiences of others. Select stories that the audience can identify with, or a story that connects to a common interest or concern. This is another reason to know your audience before you construct your presentation. Practice telling your stories to many different people beforehand, to check for clarity and conciseness. Remember, authenticity is key, and the story must relate clearly to the point you are trying to make.

     End stronger! Find a way to leave your audience inspired. Try not to end with a question and answer session. If you do get questions at the end, try to follow the final question with concluding key points, a quote, a call to action, or perhaps a vision for the audience to leave with. Often, inexperienced presenters will simply stop their presentation rather than ending it properly. A strong finish will make a lasting impression on your audience.   

    Remember, most audiences want you to succeed! They are there to see and hear you and to learn from you, and they are sympathetic. Relax!

Jennifer Luna, MSSW, is a social worker, career coach, and trainer. She serves as Director of the DiNitto Center for Career Services at the University of Texas at Austin, Steve Hicks School of Social Work. Jennifer utilizes a collaborative yet strategic coaching approach to assist social workers in identifying their strongest skills, areas of knowledge, key strengths, and leadership characteristics.

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1 Introduction to Social Work

Learning Objectives

In this chapter the student will be reviewing:

• A definition of social work
• What qualifies social work to be considered a profession?
• Characteristics of the social work profession
• A comparison with other helping professions
• Core concepts for the social worker
• Brief description of common roles

Key Concepts for Social Work

Self-Determination: The priority for social workers to ensure that the client has the information and resources necessary to make an informed decision. Social workers consider this to be an expression of the belief that clients should be treated as experts in their own lives.

Empowerment: The empowerment process is the offering of both knowledge and skills necessary for the target system to achieve the agreed-upon goals. It is based on the notion that role of the social worker is to facilitate change, to be a collaborator in the change process, while carefully avoiding becoming overbearing in the change process.

Strengths-based Approach: Simply put, this is the intent to encourage and develop the strengths of the social worker’s target system, be it the individual, the members of a group, or the community.

Planned Change Process: This is a reference to the process commonly used by social workers. It is a series of steps in the resolving of presenting concerns or problems identified by the target system. The following steps are referred to as the planned change process: engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation.

Person-in-Environment: One of the unique features of the social work perspective is the belief that a person must always be consider in the context of their environment. Such a perspective is considered different from a more psychological perspective with its focus on the individual, or sociology with its focus on groups and organizations. Social workers approach the individual from a contextual frame of reference, and such elements of one’s environments would include family, social network (church, community, work), culture, and nation.

What is a Social Worker?

What comes to mind when you think of a social worker?

Let me welcome you to an introductory course on a helping profession that includes a Nobel prize urban activist, Jane Addams, and a pioneer writer and researcher on the impact of environment on individuals, Mary Richmond. Both are significant in terms in providing the historical foundation to the profession.

As you might expect from an overview course, time and attention will be given to defining the profession, offering some history on its development into a profession, and professional values and code of ethics. We will review the wide range of roles and responsibilities that are common to the social work practice. Our focus on the practice of social work will include a consideration of what it means to be a generalist practitioner and the 3 modalities of practice: micro, mezzo, and macro. Attention is given to the diverse fields of practice where social workers can be found with major consideration for the more common fields of practice: children and family, mental health and addictions, health, gerontological, administrative, to name a few. We conclude with a look at what might be future opportunities and challenges for new social workers.

A Definition of Social Work

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has defined the profession of social work in the following way (NASW, 1973, pp 4-5):

Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to this goal. Social work practice consists of the professional application of social work values, principles, and techniques to one or more of the following ends:

Helping people obtain tangible services (such as housing, food, income)

Providing counseling and psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups

Helping communities of groups provide or improve social and health services

Participating in relevant legislative process

Another agency overseeing social work education, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), states that the purpose of the social work profession is to “promote human and community well-being” Which can be achieved through promoting social and economic justice and preventing conditions that limit human rights for all people. The CSWE’s vision is to ensure a well-educated social work profession equipped to promote health, well-being, and justice for all people in a diverse society.

What do you notice about the definitions of social work? I would like to note a couple of important points. For one, social work is considered a profession, and what qualifies it for such a distinction deserves some attention. Secondly, social work has a dual focus in that it addresses both individual well-being (micro practice) and more systemic well-being (macro practice). We will be addressing both micro and macro practice in this course.

What Makes Social Work a Profession?

So, what are the characteristics of a social work that qualifies it to be considered a profession?

• Code of ethics: A formal statement that provides both the core values of the profession and the practice competencies in keeping with the core values.
• Expertise (body of knowledge and skills): Professional body of knowledge and evidence-based practice
• University education (bachelors and masters, etc.): Expectation that all professional degrees be granted by accredited schools of social work.
• Status and income (prestige & compensation): Expectation of professional respect and regard by society as well as income based on one’s professional training.
• Specializations: As evidenced in accredited Masters’ and Doctoral programs
• Professional autonomy (exams, licensure, continuing education, professional boards, professional organizations): Professional education, training, organizations, and licensing boards.
• Protection for consumers (the code of ethics, sanctions for unprofessional behaviors): State oversight of the examination process for clinical social workers and administering of sanctions in the event of code of ethics violations.

What Are Characteristics of The Professional Relationship?

Let us discuss some of the characteristics of the professional relationship with our clients. They are professional relationships that sets them apart from friendship and family relationships. Such relationships have a recognized purpose, they are time-limited, engage the client in a collaborative manner, they may involve some degree of authority and control, and the relationship is maintained and protected by the professional code of ethics.

What Are Some Characteristics of Social Work Professionalism?

• Integrity (Truthfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness): The NASW Code of Ethics should not participate in, condone, or be associated with dishonesty, fraud, or deception. Therefore, integrity suggests
• Professional knowledge: Professional knowledge is considered essential for both ethical and effective social work practice. Such knowledge will very according to the setting, the assigned roles, the work issues, and the population served.
• Critical thinking and lifelong learning: Critical thinking is the treatment of all knowledge with a healthy skepticism and maintaining this questioning posture throughout one’s social work career.
• Ethical decision-making: The social worker must know the profession’s code of ethics and legal responsibilities. It is important for them to be able to identify legal and ethics obligations as they apply to specific situations, and how to address ethical dilemmas.
• Diversity and difference: The Council of Social Work Education indicates “that the dimensions of diversity are understood as the intersectionality of multiple factors including but not limited to age, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, immigration status, marital status, political ideology, race, religion/spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status.” (2015) Thus behooves the social worker to have an extraordinary self-awareness to know how best to serve others.
• Self-understanding and self-control: Social work is a personal encounter that requires one’s conscious and intentional use of various aspects of oneself, such as one’s knowledge, attitudes, and skills. It

Consider the following comparison with other helping professions:

What Are Some of the Common Roles for BSW and MSW?

Broker: A common role for social workers linking clients to needed resources.

Case Manager: The coordination of services and resources within an agency or with multiple agencies.

Advocate: Another unique characteristic of the social work profession is the role of advocacy. Such a role relates to one of our core values: social justice. This role is one in which the social work promotes the needs or acts for change on behalf of a client.

Educator: This role is for the social work providing information and the teaching of skills.

Counselor: This is another common role for social workers, and one that can be referred to as a psychotherapist. This role is one in which the social worker facilitates the clients in the identification of problem areas and agreed-upon intervention strategies.

Mediator: The social worker in this role will assist in a dispute resolution process between conflicting parties.

Researcher: Such a social worker role is one of researching programs and policies, and the conducting of studies to improve social service systems.

Group Leader: This social work takes a leadership role for the facilitation of several types of groups, such as task and treatment groups.

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Case Presentations and the ASWB Exam (Including Templates!)

Agents of change.

• April 26, 2023

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on case presentations and their importance in the ASWB (Association of Social Work Boards) licensing exam! As a Social Worker, you’ll often find yourself presenting cases to your peers, supervisors, and other professionals to discuss and evaluate your client’s needs and progress. Mastering case presentations is not only essential for your day-to-day practice, but it also plays an important role in your journey to becoming a licensed Social Worker.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the ins and outs of case presentations, breaking down their significance in the field of Social Work and the components that make them effective. We’ll also offer practical tips and strategies for preparing and delivering a successful case presentation, as well as delve into how these presentations are tested on the ASWB licensing exam. By the end of this post, you’ll have a solid understanding of case presentations and their relevance to your exam preparation and professional growth. So, let’s get started!

Case Presentation Overview

Case presentations hold a significant place in the Social Work profession, as they serve multiple essential purposes in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Let’s explore some of the key reasons why case presentations are so important for Social Workers:

• Collaboration and Supervision: Case presentations provide a platform for Social Workers to discuss their clients’ cases with colleagues, supervisors, and other professionals. These discussions facilitate collaborative problem-solving, allowing the team to brainstorm and identify the most suitable interventions and resources for the client. Supervisors can also use case presentations as a tool to guide, mentor, and ensure the quality of practice among their supervisees.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Presenting a case requires a thorough and accurate assessment of the client’s situation, including their strengths, challenges, and needs. This process helps Social Workers hone their assessment and diagnostic skills, enabling them to better understand their clients and provide appropriate services.
• Treatment Planning and Evaluation: Case presentations involve outlining the intervention and treatment plans for clients, as well as evaluating their progress. This encourages Social Workers to think critically about their approaches, assess the effectiveness of their interventions, and make adjustments as needed to ensure the best possible outcomes for their clients.
• Professional Development: Preparing and delivering case presentations allows Social Workers to practice their communication, organization, and critical thinking skills. These presentations also provide opportunities to receive feedback from peers and supervisors, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ethical Practice and Accountability: Presenting cases to others promotes transparency and accountability within the profession. It ensures that Social Workers adhere to the Code of Ethics, maintain confidentiality, and provide services in the best interest of their clients.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Social Work often involves working with professionals from various disciplines, such as psychology, psychiatry, nursing, and education. Case presentations serve as an effective means of communication between different professionals, helping to coordinate care and ensure that the client’s needs are comprehensively addressed.

Key Components of Case Presentations

An effective case presentation in social work should be well-organized, concise, and focused on the most relevant information pertaining to the client’s situation. Here are the key components that should be included in a case presentation:

• Identifying Information: Begin by providing general, non-identifying information about the client, such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, and marital status. Remember to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Code of Ethics when sharing this information.
• Presenting Problem: Describe the client’s primary concern or reason for seeking Social Work services. This may include specific symptoms, difficulties, or circumstances that the client is currently experiencing.
• History of the Problem: Provide a brief overview of the development and progression of the presenting problem. This should include any relevant events, experiences, or factors that may have contributed to the current situation.
• Relevant Social, Family, and Medical History: Discuss any significant social, family, or medical history that may be relevant to the presenting problem. This may include information about the client’s family structure, relationships, support systems, education, employment, housing, and physical or mental health history.
• Assessment and Diagnosis: Based on the information gathered, present your assessment of the client’s needs, strengths, and challenges. If applicable, provide a formal diagnosis according to the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) or ICD (International Classification of Diseases) criteria.
• Intervention and Treatment Plan : Outline the proposed intervention and treatment plan for the client, including specific goals, objectives, and strategies. This may involve a combination of therapeutic approaches, referrals to additional services, or collaboration with other professionals.
• Progress and Evaluation: Discuss any progress that has been made since initiating the intervention or treatment plan, as well as any challenges or barriers that have arisen. Explain how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your interventions and determine the need for any adjustments or modifications to the plan.

Case Presentation Template Examples

• Case Presentation Template from California State University
• Case Presentation Template from Sage Publications
• Case Presentation Template from Syracuse University
• Case Presentation Template from the University of North Carolina

Tips for Preparing and Delivering a Case Presentation

Preparing and delivering a successful case presentation requires organization, clarity, and practice. Here are some practical tips and strategies to help you effectively present your cases in a professional setting and on the ASWB licensing exam:

• Be concise and organized: Create an outline or a template that includes all the key components of a case presentation. This will help you present the information in a logical and structured manner. Make sure to be concise and focus on the most relevant details, avoiding unnecessary jargon or lengthy explanations.
• Focus on the most relevant information: When presenting a case, it’s crucial to prioritize the information that is most pertinent to the client’s situation and the questions being asked. Highlight the main issues, challenges, and concerns, as well as any significant findings or patterns in the client’s history.
• Use professional language : Ensure that your presentation is professional and respectful by using appropriate terminology and avoiding colloquial expressions or slang. Be sensitive to issues related to culture, race, and ethnicity, and always maintain client confidentiality.
• Anticipate potential questions: Consider the questions that your audience may ask about the case, and be prepared to provide additional information or clarifications. This will demonstrate your thorough understanding of the client’s situation and your ability to think critically about the case.
• Practice the presentation: Rehearse your case presentation several times, either alone or with a trusted colleague, to build your confidence and fluency. This will also help you identify any areas that may need clarification or improvement. Practicing with a timer can be helpful to ensure that your presentation stays within the allotted time.
• Engage your audience : During your presentation, maintain eye contact with your audience, speak clearly, and project your voice. Encourage questions and feedback, and be open to suggestions and alternative perspectives.
• Reflect on feedback and adjust accordingly: After presenting your case, take the time to reflect on the feedback you received from your audience. Consider how you can incorporate their suggestions and insights into your future presentations and practice.

Case Presentations on the ASWB Licensing Exam

The ASWB licensing exam is designed to assess your competency in various aspects of Social Work practice, including your ability to analyze and address case scenarios effectively. Case presentations are an important part of the exam, as they allow you to demonstrate your understanding of Social Work concepts, theories, and interventions in real-life situations. Here’s what you need to know about case presentation questions on the exam and how to approach them:

• Reading and understanding the case scenario: Each case presentation question will provide you with a brief case scenario that describes a client’s situation, background, and presenting problem. Carefully read the scenario, paying close attention to the most relevant details and issues. Make sure you have a clear understanding of the client’s needs, strengths, and challenges before attempting to answer the question.
• Identifying the key issues in the case: Once you have a thorough understanding of the case scenario, identify the main issues that need to be addressed in the context of Social Work practice. This may include ethical concerns, assessment and diagnosis, intervention and treatment planning, or evaluation and progress monitoring.
• Choosing the best response based on the available options: The exam question will typically present you with multiple-choice options that represent possible courses of action or decisions in response to the case scenario. Carefully consider each option, and select the one that best aligns with Social Work principles, ethics, and best practices. Keep in mind that there may be more than one “good” answer, but you need to choose the “best” option based on the information provided.
• Practicing with sample questions and case scenarios : To prepare for case presentation questions on the ASWB licensing exam, practice with sample questions and case scenarios that cover a wide range of topics and situations. This will help you familiarize yourself with the exam format, as well as refine your critical thinking and decision-making skills in the context of Social Work practice.

Practice ASWB Exam Questions on Case Presentations

Question 1: A Social Worker is presenting a case involving a 16-year-old female client who is experiencing difficulties at school, family conflicts, and symptoms of depression. The Social Worker wants to recommend an intervention that will address multiple aspects of the client’s life, including her relationships, communication, and emotional well-being. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate?

A) Family therapy B) Group therapy for depression C) Individual psychoanalytic therapy D) Art therapy

Rationale: Family therapy is an intervention that focuses on improving communication, relationships, and problem-solving within the family system. Given the client’s difficulties with school and family conflicts, in addition to her depressive symptoms, family therapy would be the most comprehensive and appropriate intervention to address multiple aspects of her life. Options B, C, and D may be helpful in addressing some specific aspects of the client’s situation, but they do not provide the same level of holistic support and intervention as family therapy.

Question 2: A Social Worker is preparing a case presentation on a 45-year-old male client experiencing job-related stress, relationship issues, and symptoms of depression. The Social Worker wants to ensure that their presentation is comprehensive and informative for their colleagues. What should the Social Worker prioritize when presenting the case?

A) Focus on the client’s job-related stress, as it is the primary concern. B) Provide an in-depth analysis of the client’s relationship issues to uncover the root causes. C) Present a detailed timeline of the client’s life events to establish context. D) Provide an overview of the client’s presenting issues, relevant history, and proposed interventions.

Correct Answer: D.

Rationale: When presenting a case, it is important to provide a comprehensive and balanced overview of the client’s situation. This includes discussing their presenting issues, relevant history, and proposed interventions. By doing so, the Social Worker ensures that their colleagues have enough information to contribute to the discussion and offer valuable insights. Options A, B, and C are more narrowly focused on specific aspects of the case, which may not provide a complete picture of the client’s situation and needs.

Master Your Understanding of Case Presentations

Case presentations play a vital role in the field of Social Work, both in practice and in preparing for the ASWB licensing exam. They allow Social Workers to demonstrate their understanding of client situations, apply their knowledge of Social Work principles and interventions, and engage in meaningful collaboration with their colleagues.

By understanding the importance of case presentations, incorporating the key components, following tips for preparing and delivering effective presentations, and practicing with case scenarios, Social Workers can enhance their skills and improve their performance on the ASWB licensing exam.

Remember to utilize case presentation templates to create a structured and organized approach when presenting cases to your peers or supervisors. These templates can be tailored to suit individual preferences and case requirements, ensuring that you effectively convey the most pertinent information about your client’s situation. By honing your case presentation skills, you not only contribute to your professional development but also become better equipped to advocate for and support your clients in their journey toward well-being.

For more content, resources, and practice questions like the ones discussed in this blog post, visit www.agentsofchangeprep.com . With our comprehensive materials and expert guidance, you’ll be well-prepared for the ASWB exam and ready to excel in your Social Work practice!

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The following definition was approved by the IFSW General Meeting and the IASSW General Assembly  in July 2014:

Global Definition of the Social Work Profession

“Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. Principles of social justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities are central to social work.  Underpinned by theories of social work, social sciences, humanities and indigenous knowledges, social work engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing. The above definition may be amplified at national and/or regional levels.”

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The commentary serves to unpack the core concepts used in the definition and is detailed in relation to the social work profession’s core mandates, principles, knowledge and practice.

Core Mandates

The social work profession’s core mandates include promoting social change, social development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.

Social work is a practice profession and an academic discipline that recognizes that interconnected historical, socio-economic, cultural, spatial, political and personal factors serve as opportunities and/or barriers to human wellbeing and development. Structural barriers contribute to the perpetuation of inequalities, discrimination, exploitation and oppression. The development of critical consciousness through reflecting on structural sources of oppression and/or privilege, on the basis of criteria such as race, class, language, religion, gender, disability, culture and sexual orientation, and developing action strategies towards addressing structural and personal barriers are central to emancipatory practice where the goals are the empowerment and liberation of people. In solidarity with those who are disadvantaged, the profession strives to alleviate poverty, liberate the vulnerable and oppressed, and promote social inclusion and social cohesion.

The social change mandate is based on the premise that social work intervention takes place when the current situation, be this at the level of the person, family, small group, community or society, is deemed to be in need of change and development.  It is driven by the need to challenge and change those structural conditions that contribute to marginalization, social exclusion and oppression.  Social change initiatives recognize the place of human agency in advancing human rights and economic, environmental, and social justice. The profession is equally committed to the maintenance of social stability, insofar as such stability is not used to marginalize, exclude or oppress any particular group of persons.

Social development is conceptualized to mean strategies for intervention, desired end states and a policy framework, the latter in addition to the more popular residual and the institutional frameworks. It is based on holistic biopsychosocial, spiritual assessments and interventions that transcend the micro-macro divide, incorporating multiple system levels and inter-sectorial and inter-professional collaboration, aimed at sustainable development.  It prioritizes socio-structural and economic development, and does not subscribe to conventional wisdom that economic growth is a prerequisite for social development.

The overarching principles of social work are respect for the inherent worth and dignity of human beings, doing no harm, respect for diversity and upholding human rights and social justice.

‪Advocating and upholding human rights and social justice is the motivation and justification for social work. The social work profession recognizes that human rights need to coexist alongside collective responsibility.  The idea of collective responsibility highlights the reality that individual human rights can only be realized on a day-to-day basis if people take responsibility for each other and the environment, and the importance of creating reciprocal relationships within communities. Therefore a major focus of social work is to advocate for the rights of people at all levels, and to facilitate outcomes where people take responsibility for each other’s wellbeing, realize and respect the inter-dependence among people and between people and the environment.

Social work embraces first, second and third generation rights. First generation rights refer to civil and political rights such as free speech and conscience and freedom from torture and arbitrary detention; second generation to socio-economic and cultural rights that include the rights to reasonable levels of education, healthcare, and housing and minority language rights; and third generation rights focus on the natural world and the right to species biodiversity and inter-generational equity. These rights are mutually reinforcing and interdependent, and accommodate both individual and collective rights.

In some instances “doing no harm” and “respect for diversity” may represent conflicting and competing values, for example where in the name of culture the rights, including the right to life, of groups such as women and homosexuals, are violated. The Global Standards for Social Work Education and Training deals with this complex issue by advocating that social workers are schooled in a basic human rights approach, with an explanatory note that reads as:

Such an approach might facilitate constructive confrontation and change where certain cultural beliefs, values and traditions violate peoples’ basic human rights. As culture is socially constructed and dynamic, it is subject to deconstruction and change. Such constructive confrontation, deconstruction and change may be facilitated through a tuning into, and an understanding of particular cultural values, beliefs and traditions and via critical and reflective dialogue with members of the cultural group vis-à-vis broader human rights issues.

Social work is both interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary, and draws on a wide array of scientific theories and research.  ‘Science’ is understood in this context in its most basic meaning as ‘knowledge’. Social work draws on its own constantly developing theoretical foundation and research, as well as theories from other human sciences, including but not limited to community development, social pedagogy, administration, anthropology, ecology, economics, education, management, nursing, psychiatry, psychology, public health, and sociology.  The uniqueness of social work research and theories is that they are applied and emancipatory.  Much of social work research and theory is co-constructed with service users in an interactive, dialogic process and therefore informed by specific practice environments.

This proposed definition acknowledges that social work is informed not only by specific practice environments and Western theories, but also by indigenous knowledges.  Part of the legacy of colonialism is that Western theories and knowledges have been exclusively valorised, and indigenous knowledges have been devalued, discounted, and hegemonised by Western theories and knowledge.  The proposed definition attempts to halt and reverse that process by acknowledging that Indigenous peoples in each region, country or area carry their own values, ways of knowing, ways of transmitting their knowledges, and have made invaluable contributions to science.  Social work seeks to redress historic Western scientific colonialism and hegemony by listening to and learning from Indigenous peoples around the world.  In this way social work knowledges will be co-created and informed by Indigenous peoples, and more appropriately practiced not only in local environments but also internationally.  Drawing on the work of the United Nations, the IFSW defines indigenous peoples as follows:

• They live within (or maintain attachments to) geographically distinct ancestral territories.
• They tend to maintain distinct social, economic and political institutions within their territories.
• They typically aspire to remain distinct culturally, geographically and institutionally, rather than assimilate fully into national society.
• They self-identify as indigenous or tribal.

Social work’s legitimacy and mandate lie in its intervention at the points where people interact with their environment. The environment includes the various social systems that people are embedded in and the natural, geographic environment, which has a profound influence on the lives of people. The participatory methodology advocated in social work is reflected in “Engages people and structures to address life challenges and enhance wellbeing.” As far as possible social work supports working with rather than for people.  Consistent with the social development paradigm, social workers utilize a range of skills, techniques, strategies, principles and activities at various system levels, directed at system maintenance and/or system change efforts. Social work practice spans a range of activities including various forms of therapy and counseling, group work, and community work; policy formulation and analysis; and advocacy and political interventions. From an emancipatory perspective, that this definition supports social work strategies are aimed at increasing people’s hope, self-esteem and creative potential to confront and challenge oppressive power dynamics and structural sources of injustices, thus incorporating into a coherent whole the micro-macro, personal-political dimension of intervention. The holistic focus of social work is universal, but the priorities of social work practice will vary from one country to the next, and from time to time depending on historical, cultural, political and socio-economic conditions.

It is the responsibility of social workers across the world to defend, enrich and realize the values and principles reflected in this definition. A social work definition can only be meaningful when social workers actively commit to its values and vision.

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ADDITIONAL MOTIONS THAT WERE PASSED AT THE IFSW GENERAL MEETING RELATING TO THE GLOBAL DEFINITION OF SOCIAL WORK

“No part of this definition shall be construed in a way to interfere with any other parts of this definition”

“Amplifications on national and/or regional levels shall not interfere with the meaning of the elements of the definition and with the spirit of the whole definition”

“As the definition of social work is the key element for establishing the identity of an occupational group, a future revision of this definition has to be initiated only after precise evaluation of the implementation process and the need for change. Adding further comments is to be first choice before altering the definition.”

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How public speaking classes made me a better social worker 

Tapping into your natural strengths can be as important a tool in social work as understanding social care practice. kayleigh rose evans speaks about using skills from her hobby to sharpen her social work practice..

By Kayleigh Rose Evans

The day-to-day pressure of being a social worker can, at times, be so intense that it’s easy to feel like you don’t have the time to develop additional expertise. But you may be surprised at the skills you are building all the time without even realising it.

Looking back at some of my past challenging experiences, such as my first-ever social work university or job interview, at the time, I didn’t feel that I was developing any skills.

I recall one experience where nerves meant my voice disappeared completely during an interview so much so that I had to drink some water for it to resurface. I also remember being so nervous at a panel that I spoke so quickly that the people on the panel couldn’t follow what I was saying.

Despite feeling terrible at the time, these experiences were learning curves that led to some of my greatest achievements – I got into university and subsequently got a social work job!

These experiences, although challenging, helped me to develop my confidence. And though – at times – that confidence is tested, I have developed strategies to build on what I have and pay that expertise forward to other starting out in the profession.

Public speaking 

One of the ways I have been able to build confidence and expertise is through public speaking.

I would never have seen myself as a public speaker but through expressing interest in furthering my knowledge around dementia. I ended up co-presenting a session on the topic with someone who is an expert in this area.

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Then the council asked practitioners to come forward and share their practice wisdom with social work students, as part of the teaching partnership they had with a local university. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and during that time, noticed a gap on YouTube for social work content delivered by practitioners in the sector. I didn’t feel like I had the confidence to speak publicly but found that I could develop it through training. I found a local public speaking group – one of a number of networked clubs through The Association of Speakers and learnt invaluable skills – some of which I believe are worth sharing.

who you are is the most important tool we have in social work

  Thinking on your feet

One of the activities we do in the public speaking group is walking to the lectern in front of the audience and ad-libbing for two minutes on a topic. We are only told what the topic is as we are walking onto the stage, which is so nerve-wracking but the idea is for us to get used to thinking on our feet.

Often, in practice, we find ourselves having to do the same. It may be as a result of a family member ringing and asking about something unexpected. It could also be being asked to speak in a big meeting without much warning. In those situations, I have found that being able to use those transferrable skills to quickly prioritise the most important information effectively is key.

These skills have been increasingly relevant as we see significant shortages in essential care for adults with disabilities.

Keeping your cool

There are situations in my line of work where the people we support ring up and raise their frustrations or serious concerns around current care shortages. I find it difficult that you can assess someone and identify that they need services but are sometimes unable to help them because the services are just not available. Those situations can make me feel quite helpless because I know I want to be able to fix the problem but solutions are not always forthcoming.

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So, when you are met with someone screaming at you down the phone, it can be tempting to just respond under pressure or out of frustration. However, actively listening to their underlying concerns can sometimes help you to find a way forward. Sometimes, by just giving the person the space to speak without giving them a knee-jerk response, can dissolve any heightened emotion.

Just being able to be open up to others about the emotional toll they are experiencing often leads to practitioners developing a connection with them, and sharing guidance around how to manage these situations collectively.

This is much like what I learnt in public speaking. Even the most confident people are still fearful about speaking in public but it is about finding ways to manage these uncomfortable feelings and doing it anyway.

Presenting your case

Another skill I acquired from the group was learning how to construct a longer speech. This helped me with preparing for progression interviews in social work. A recent example was when I was applying to be classed as an H2 experienced social worker and had to present a 20-minute case overview.

Developing this skill in public speaking taught me the importance writing down all my thoughts on a topic and identifying the key themes. Once these key points are refined, it is then useful to split the information into manageable chunks. I created a table in Microsoft Word to achieve this. I then practice my speech by recording my voice on my phone and listening to these clips whenever I can. This process has helped me boost my confidence to stick to timeframes, eliminate tangents that can throw you off your path and also help you acclimatise to the way your voice sounds out loud.

Now, I am mentoring first student as a practice educator, I have the opportunity to support them when preparing for interviews and share my learning.

Be yourself

My biggest takeaway from these experiences is realising that often in practice and when doing academic work, it’s about finding ways to break what initially appears to be complex into more manageable chunks.

Sometimes we can feel the weight of these massive decisions but it’s about finding ways to find the simplicity in the complexity. There has been a pattern for me that the more I try to over-read or fit too much into what I am doing, often the worse it ends up.

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This may not be the same for everyone but maybe what can be taken from what I have said is that it’s worth finding things you’re interested in, even if they do not appear to directly align with your social work role. Not only is this good for your well-being but it makes you a better social worker because learning and genuine interest make you vibrant and who you are is the most important tool we have in social work.

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Absolutely agree with this! One of the best moves I made career-wise was to join a public speaking club which allowed me to do prepared speeches as well as the impromptu ones noted above. The prepared speeches enable you to be focused and succinct and the feedback is so helpful. The impromptu ones help you think on your feet and keep your cool, even if you don’t know much about the subject. For social workers who have to present at panels or give evidence in court, good public speaking skills are invaluable. Even if you don’t have to do that, it helps you improve your presentation in meetings by being clear, focused, and brief. It helps you be persuasive and make a good “argument”- necessary skills for all of us! The confidence public speaking clubs or classes give you cannot be measured and (hear me out) they are actually fun! Although many people fear public speaking more than death, I’m pretty sure its a lot easier than death. Be brave- you won’t regret it.

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What is Social Work? Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to that goal (NASW )

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What is Social Work? • Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to that goal (NASW) • …Principles of human rights & social justice are fundamentals of Social Work (IFSW)

Social Welfare A nation's system of programs, benefits, and services that help people meet those social, economic, educational, and health needs that are fundamental to the maintenance of society. Social Services The activities of social workers & others in promoting the health & wellbeing of people & in helping people become more self-sufficient; preventing dependency; strengthening family relationships; &restoring individuals, families, groups, or communities to successful social functioning.

Social Problem Conditions among people leading to behaviors that violate some people’s values and norms and cause emotional and economic suffering. (e.i., crime, social inequality, poverty, racism, drug abuse, family problems, misdistribution of limited resources) SWD (i)Social condition; (ii)negative to the majority population; (iii)citizens become disturbed, agitated, troubled frustrated and want to get rid of it; (iv) possibility of encountering this condition through organized effort. • 444

Social Security The provisions a society makes to provide income support for citizens whose incomes are lost because of encountering statutorily defined hazards, such as being old, sick, young, or unemployed. SWD Social Change Variations over time in a society’s laws, norms, values, and institutional arrangements. SWD

Social Development • Social development refers to the alteration of social order within a society. It may also refer to the notion of socio-cultural evolution, or ‘social progress’. • Society always moves forward by dialectical means, or evolutionary means. Wikipedia • Positive social changes. • Socially expected and accepted changes.

Social Work Knowledge • History of social welfare & social work philosophy • Human growth, behavior & social environment • Family, group & Community • Organization & management theories • Diversity: gender, class, minority groups, age, culture, population etc. • Globalization of social welfare • international conventions • Liberal arts foundation • Values & professional code of ethics

Social Work Knowledge (cont…) • Human rights,& social & economic justice • Social legislations & social policies • Fields of practice/ target population • Service delivery system • Theoretical constructs & practice models • Research & Statistics • Appropriate technology • Professional organizations & events • Self-knowledge

Social Work practice Skills • Critical thinking, policy analysis, program planning & project management • Interviewing, listening & case analysis • Building professional relationships • Research, assessment & Statistics • Needs, problems & resource identification • Computer & IT competence • Bio-geo-socio-cultural diversity consideration • Diagnosis & self empowering strategies • Building, facilitating & working with groups • Practice methods application • Fund raising & finance management

Social Work practice Skills (cont…) • Conflict resolution, crisis intervention, negotiation & reconciliation • Maximizing people’s participation • Social services management • Training, supervision, monitoring & evaluation • Intervention at all system levels • Management Information system (MIS) • Disaster risk reduction, emergency support & rehabilitation • Liaison, lobbing , advocacy & interagency coordination • Reporting, documentation & public relation • Understanding of political culture & government systems

Common ethical principles of social work : • Acceptance • Individualization • Purposeful expression of feelings • Nonjudgmental attitudes • Objectivity • Controlled emotional involvement • Self-determination • Access to resources • Confidentiality • Accountability

Social workers ethical responsibilities: • to clients • to colleagues • in practice settings • as a professional • to the social work profession • to the broader society

Role of social workers Budget maker Team builder Coordinator Supervisor Advocate/Broker Researcher/Evaluator Organizer Lobbyist/Analyst Public speaker • Helper/Enabler • Mediator/Negotiator • Educator • Facilitator/Initiator • Integrator • Moderator • Communicator • Program planner • Futurist/innovator

Goals, Purposes & Functions of Social Work Person(A social member)Family system; Social service system; Political system; Employment system; Religio-cultural system; Goods & services system; Educational system & Global system.(A set of skills a job title volunteers activity!)The good must be extended to all of society before it can be held by any one or class - Jane Addams Social workers are:1. Social change agents2. Agents of social control3. Reformer of society4. Intermediary between individuals & society

Mission of Social Work: Caring; Counseling & Changing the society. 1. Caring for those who must live with an unchangeable social problem 2. Counseling people addressing their social problems by helping them change the condition that causes the problem 3. Changing conditions in the society that make some people more vulnerable to social problems

Goals of social work:1. Enhance the problem-solving, coping, & developmental capacity of people2. Link people with systems that provide them with resources, services, & opportunities3. Promote the effectiveness of human operation of systems that provide people with resources & services4. Develop & improve social policy5. Enhance human well-being & alleviate poverty, oppression, & other form of social injustice6. Pursue policies, cervices, & resources through advocacy & social or political actions that promote social & economic justice7. Develop & use research, knowledge, & skills that advance social work practice8. Develop & apply practice in the context of diverse culture

Social workers helps an older person as1. A unique individual2. Member of a family3. Member of a group 4. Member of an organization 5. Member of a community 6. Member of the global village

Social Work Practice MethodsA. Traditional Practice Methods 1. Working with Individuals: Social Case Work,1917 2. Working with Groups: Social Group Work, 1930s 3. Working with Communities: Community Organization, 1940s4. Social Welfare Administration (late 1940s)/Social Organization Management 5. Social Work Research ( late 1940s) B. Multi-method Practice Approach (Hollis- Taylor Report- 1951)C. Generalist Practice Approach: Initial and Advanced GeneralistsD. Specialist Practice Approach

Why Geriatric Social Work Matters?Social Work is the profession of hope, fueled by resilience and advocacy.  Social Workers matter because they help millions of struggling people dream differently.  Geriatric Social Workers in particular play an important role in providing support to vulnerable older persons and helping solve the various problems older persons face.

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Social Work PowerPoint: Presentation Design

Presentation Design

PowerPoint for Presentations

    * Don’t overload your slides with too much text or data.

    * FOCUS. In general, using a few powerful slides is the aim.

    * Let the picture or graphic tell the story. Avoid too much text.

    * Type key words in the PowerPoint Notes area listing what to say when displaying the slide. The notes are printable.

    * Number your slides and give them a title.

    * Use the “summary slide” feature in slide sorter view to prepare an Agenda or Table of Contents slide.

         * Keep “like” topics together

    * Strive for similar line lengths for text.

Visual elements

    * A font size of 28 to 34 with a bold font is recommended for subtitles. The title default size is 44. Use a san serif font for titles.

    * Use clear, simple visuals. Don’t confuse the audience.

    * Use contrast: light on dark or dark on light.

    * Graphics should make a key concept clearer.

    * Place your graphics in a similar location within each screen.

    * To temporarily clear the screen press W or B during the presentation. Press Enter to resume the presentation.

    * Font size must be large enough to be easily read. Size 28 to 34 with a bold font is recommended.

    * It is distracting if you use too wide a variety of fonts.

    * Overuse of text is a common mistake.

          - Too much text makes the slide unreadable. You may just as well show a blank slide. Stick to a few key words.

          - If your audience is reading the slides they are not paying attention to you. If possible, make your point with graphics instead of text.

          -You can use Word Art, or a clip art image of a sign, to convey text in a more interesting way.

    * Charts need to be clearly labeled. You can make more interesting charts by adding elements from the drawing toolbar.

    * Numbers in tables are both hard to see and to understand. There is usually a better way to present your numerical data than with columns and rows of numbers. Get creative!

    * PowerPoint deletes portions of charts and worksheets that are imported from Excel, keeping only the leftmost 5.5 inches. Plan ahead.

Backgrounds

    * Backgrounds should never distract from the presentation.

    * Using the default white background is hard on the viewer’s eyes. You can easily add a design style or a color to the background.

    * Backgrounds that are light colored with dark text, or vice versa, look good. A dark background with white font reduces glare.

    * Colors appear lighter when projected. Pale colors often appear as white.

    * Consistent backgrounds add to a professional appearance.

    * For a long presentation, you may want to change background designs when shifting to a new topic.

    * Sounds and transition effects can be annoying. Use sparingly.

    * Animation effects can be interesting when used in moderation.

          - Too much animation is distracting.

          -Consider using animated clip art

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Social Work Case Presentations

Take, for instance, the clinical outline: "The concept of empathy" you probably don't have any trouble with. But what exactly is meant by "methods of networking"?  (It's in the "Consultation and Interdisciplinary Collaboration" section, so, okay, it's establishing and maintaining contacts in various fields. Not a big deal.)

The point is, don't spend a lot of time worrying about each little item on the content outlines. Many--most?--people pass exam without even knowing that the outlines exist.

Here's one item that you'd likely ignore if you're prepping quickly--and you'd probably get away with ignoring it, too: "Elements of a case presentation." The item is also in the Consultation/Collaboration section. If you've worked in a hospital setting or unusually crisis-light social work setting, you may have encountered formal case presentations. Here're a good case presentation's basic components:

• Demographics
• Key findings
• Formulation
• Interventions and Plan
• Reasons for Presentation

These bullets are explained in the Case Presentation Outline linked here (from csub.edu). Even if you've never done a formal case presentation, you've likely communicated all of these, one way or another, when discussing clients. It's pretty straightforward stuff.

Keep in mind, this isn't a list to memorize. It's not Erikson's stages. It's a guideline. Different settings and different supervisors will have different approaches. Just know--for the exam--that there are basic elements you can expect to see in a case presentation, and that social workers should, per the Code of Ethics, work collaboratively with others, even if they (gasp!) aren't social workers .

Here, some more wisdom about case presentations from around the web:

• Delivering an Effective Case Presentation
• Presenting a Patient or Client to a Medical Team
• A memory of a first case presentation at SocialWork.Career
• Some sample cases via Social Work Today .

Hope this all helps. Good luck on the exam!

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What Is Social Work?

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• Introduction to Social Work
• Social work and social welfare are based on three premises
• That the person is important
• That he or she has personal, family, and community problems resulting from interaction with others
• That something can be done to alleviate these problems and enrich the individuals life
• The terms social work and social welfare are often confused and sometimes used synonymously.
• Social welfare has a broader meaning and encompasses social work, public welfare, and other related programs and activities.
• Social welfare is described as the organized system of social services and institutions, designed to aid individuals and groups to attain satisfying standards of life and health, (Friedlander, 1980).
• Social welfare encompasses the well-being and interests of large number of people, including their physical, educational, mental, emotional, spiritual, and economic needs.
• As reported in the Social Security Bulletin, expenditures for social welfare under public law amounted to 1,434.6 billion in fiscal year 1994.
• Many professionals deliver social welfare services, but social workers have always been prominent welfare service providers.
• The U.S. Labor Department projects there will be more than 650,000 social workers by the year 2005.
• Minimum traditional standards required a Master of Social Work degree for the professional social worker.
• Social work seeks to enhance the social functioning of individuals, singly and in groups, by activities focused upon their social relationships which constitute the interaction between man and his environment. (CSWE, 1959)
• These activities can be grouped into three functions
• Restoration of impaired capacity.
• Provision of individual and social resources.
• Prevention of social dysfunction.
• The basic functions of social work are intertwined and interdependent.
• Restoration of impaired social functioning may be subdivided into curative and rehabilitative aspects. Its curative aspects are to eliminate factors that have caused breakdown of functioning, and its rehabilitative aspects, to reorganize and rebuild interaction patterns.
• Illustrations of restoration would include assistance in obtaining a hearing aid for a partially deaf child or helping a rejected lonely child to be placed in a foster home.
• The rehabilitative aspect might be helping the one child to psychologically accept and live with the hearing aid and supporting the other child as he or she adjusts to the new foster home.
• Provision of resources, social and individual, for more effective social functioning may be subdivided into developmental and educational.
• The developmental aspects are designed to further the effectiveness of existing social resources or to bring to full flower personal capacity for more effective social interaction.
• An example would be the services of a Family Service Society that help Mr. and Mrs. X, through individual and conjoint interviews, to understand each other better and to open the channels of meaningful communication between them.
• The educational spectrum is designed to acquaint the public with specific conditions and needs for new or changing social resources.
• Again, this could be illustrated by public talks given by staff members of a Family Service Society, in which counseling services are described as a resource in alleviating marriage and family problems.
• The third function, prevention of social dysfunction, involves early discovery, control, and elimination of conditions and situations that potentially could hamper effective social functioning.
• Two main divisions prevention of problems in the area of interaction between individuals and groups the prevention of social ills.
• Premarital counseling is an example of prevention. That through this process couples will be able to anticipate possible difficulties in marital interaction.
• Prevention of social ills ordinarily falls within the area of community organization.
• An example would be a community developing a youth center for at risk youths for the prevention of gang violence.
• Social work may be defined as an art, a science, a profession that helps people to solve personal, group (especially family), and community problems and to attain satisfying personal, group and community relationships through social work practice
• The major focus is on reducing problems in human relationships and on enriching living through improved human interaction.
• Social work is an art it requires great skills to understand people and to help them to help themselves.
• It is a beginning science because of its problem solving method and its attempt to be objective in ascertaining facts and in developing principles and operational concepts.
• It is a profession because it encompasses the attributes of a profession.
• Focus is on the wholeness and totality of the person.
• Emphasis is on the importance of the family in molding and influencing behavior.
• Utilization of community resources in helping people to solve problems is very important.
• Use of the supervisory process provides for guidance and direction of inexperienced workers and for continuing growth of the experienced.
• Social work has a unique educational program involving class work and practical field work experience.
• Traditional social work emphasizes three basic processes casework, group work, and community organization.
• Social work has distinctive professional bodies, (NASW, CSWE).
• The relationship is the key in the social work process.
• Social work has an orientation in psychiatric concepts and places considerable stress on understanding people.
• The social in social work emphasizes on social interactions and resultant social functioning and malfunctioning.
• Social work recognizes that social problems and human behavior inhere to a considerable degree in the social institutions of humanity.
• Most social workers are employed in agency settings.
• The basic aim of social work is to help clients help themselves or to help a community to help itself.
• Traditionally, social workers have provided services to individuals and families.
• The sociologist is particularly concerned about the how, when, and why people behave as they do in association with others.
• The sociologist is particularly interested in the why of human interaction.
• The social worker is concerned about helping these same people to solve the problems they have and to improve social functioning.
• The social worker tries to understand the client, to make a diagnosis, and to proceed with treatment, helping to solve the problems and change the situations for better adjustments.
• The psychiatrist deals with the treatment of illness and the medical model.
• Places stress on intrapersonal dynamics, often delving into and handling unconscious motivation and related factors.
• The social worker focuses on problems and strengths in human relationships.
• The social worker utilizes environmental and community resources, usually operating within the conscious level of behavior.
• Psychiatry tends to focus on pathology and the healing of illness.
• The psychiatrist is particularly interested in the internal dynamics of individual and group behavior.
• Social work concentrates on strengths and the development of potential.
• The social worker is especially concerned about social functioning involving social and community factors and interactions.
• Psychology is the study of the mind it seeks to study, explain, and change behavior.
• The psychologist is interested in understanding the individual and their behavior.
• Their main focus is on individual behavior.
• The social worker focuses on the person in their environment.
• The social worker is particularly interested in the social functioning and relationships of clients and in utilizing community resources to meet clients personal and social problems.
• School counselors are generally trained in educational psychology, work tends to be short-termed.
• Marriage counselors receive graduate training from several disciplines, including social work.
• Rehabilitation counselors are usually trained in educational psychology and utilizes testing.
• The social worker tends to be more intensive, works with the student longer, focuses on family constellation, and utilizes community resources.
• Marriage counseling is one particular emphasis in social work practice.
• The social worker usually assists with the emotional and/or family problems, has fewer cases, and works with clients more intensively.
• Social work is becoming more important because thousands of persons are benefiting from its services and are telling their friends and associates who have problems of its many values and services.
• A prominent American made a statement that what the United States needs most of all to improve its foreign policy and relations is to have trained social workers as State Department attaches where each of the official government representative works and lives.
• Trained social workers in foreign countries would understand the people and work with them where they are, helping them to help themselves and interpreting the United States in a much more favorable light than in the past.
• Social work is here to stay and that in decades ahead it will likely grow and expand its services, helping more people with personal, family, and community problems, especially related to adequate social functioning.

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Padlet is a digital education communication platform that makes interacting fun and engaging for classes

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Padlet is a digital communications platform that helps makes interactions between student and teacher far more engaging and fun.

From words and images to videos and links, this digital space can be filled and accessed easily from multiple devices, making it superior to its real-world notice board equivalent.

Make parts public and others private in a blend that allows for rich control over communications of various types, ideally suited to class situations.

This guide will lay out all you need to know about Padlet for your class.

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Padlet is a platform in which you can create a single or multiple walls that are able to house all the posts you want to share. From videos and images to documents and audio, it is literally a blank slate. It's collaborative, too, allowing you to involve students, other teachers, and even parents and guardians.

Who you share that with is up to you as a moderator. It can be public, open to all, or you can place a password on the wall. You can only allow invited members to use the wall, which is the ideal setup for education. Share the link and anyone invited can enter easily.

Once up and running, it's possible to post an update with your identity, or anonymously. Start off by creating an account on Padlet , or via the iOS or Android app. Then you can make your first board to share using a link or QR code, to name just two of the many sharing options.

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Padlet has added some rich AI features that make automation far easier. This also means the chance to create from scratch, for more specified content to suit tasks exactly as needed.

Padlet Magic , as the AI is called, lets you create from scratch using simple instructions in a structured format. From creating lesson plans and maps of historical events to reading lists and activities, it's all as easy as asking.

This feature has certain tasks you can pick from and it will do the rest -- or try custom mode for totally original options.

How to Use Padlet

To get posting, double click anywhere on the board. Then you can drag files, paste files, or even use the Save As bookmark with Padlet mini. Or simply click the plus icon in the lower right corner and add that way. This can be images, videos, audio files, links, or documents.

From a brainstorming board to a live questions bank, there are lots of ways to use Padlet, limited only by your imagination. Even that limit can be overcome by allowing the board to be collaborative so your students can use their imaginations to grow it in new directions.

Once ready, you can hit publish and the Padlet will be all set to share. You can also integrate it with apps such as Google Classroom and many LMS options too. These can also be embedded elsewhere, such as on a blog or the school website.

How Much Does Padlet Cost?

Padlet is free for its most basic plan, which limits users to three Padlets and caps file size uploads. You can always use one of those three, then delete and replace it with a new one. You just are not able to store more than three long term.

The Padlet Pro plan, designed for individuals, can be used by teachers and costs from $8 per month . This gives you unlimited padlets, 250MB file uploads (25 times more than the free plan), domain mapping, priority support, and folders.

Padlet Backpack is designed specifically for schools and starts at $2,000 but does include a 30-day free trial. It gives you user management access, enhanced privacy, extra security, branding, school-wide activity monitoring, larger 250MB file uploads, a control domain environment, extra support, student reports and portfolios, content filtering, and Google Apps and LMS integration. Depending on the size of the school or district, custom pricing is available.

Padlet best tips and tricks

Brainstorm Use an open Padlet to let students add ideas and comments for a brainstorming session. This can span a week or a single lesson and helps encourage creativity.

Go live Teaching in a hybrid way, use a live Padlet to let students post questions as the lesson progresses -- so you can address any at the moment or at the end.

Collate research Create a hub for students to post research on a subject. This encourages everyone to check what's up and find something new by thinking differently.

Use exit tickets Create exit tickets using Padlet, allowing for a debrief from the lesson -- from writing down something learned to adding a reflection, there are many options.

Work with teachers Collaborate with other teachers in school and beyond to share resources, give opinions, place notes, and more.

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Governor Newsom Unveils Revised State Budget, Prioritizing Balanced Solutions for a Leaner, More Efficient Government

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The Budget Proposal — Covering Two Years — Cuts Spending, Makes Government Leaner, and Preserves Core Services Without New Taxes on Hardworking Californians

Watch Governor Newsom’s May Revise presentation here

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Governor’s revised budget proposal closes both this year’s remaining $27.6 billion budget shortfall and next year’s projected $28.4 billion deficit while preserving many key services that Californians rely on — including education, housing, health care, and food assistance.

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today released a May Revision proposal for the 2024-25 fiscal year that ensures the budget is balanced over the next two fiscal years by tightening the state’s belt and stabilizing spending following the tumultuous COVID-19 pandemic, all while preserving key ongoing investments.

Under the Governor’s proposal, the state is projected to achieve a positive operating reserve balance not only in this budget year but also in the next. This “budget year, plus one” proposal is designed to bring longer-term stability to state finances without delay and create an operating surplus in the 2025-26 budget year.

In the years leading up to this May Revision, the Newsom Administration recognized the threats of an uncertain stock market and federal tax deadline delays – setting aside $38 billion in reserves that could be utilized for shortfalls. That has put California in a strong position to maintain fiscal stability.

Even when revenues were booming, we were preparing for possible downturns by investing in reserves and paying down debts – that’s put us in a position to close budget gaps while protecting core services that Californians depend on. Without raising taxes on Californians, we’re delivering a balanced budget over two years that continues the progress we’ve fought so hard to achieve, from getting folks off the streets to addressing the climate crisis to keeping our communities safe.

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Below are the key takeaways from Governor Newsom’s proposed budget:

A BALANCED BUDGET OVER TWO YEARS. The Governor is solving two years of budget problems in a single budget, tightening the state’s belt to get the budget back to normal after the tumultuous years of the COVID-19 pandemic. By addressing the shortfall for this budget year — and next year — the Governor is eliminating the 2024-25 deficit and eliminating a projected deficit for the 2025-26 budget year that is $27.6 billion (after taking an early budget action) and $28.4 billion respectively.

CUTTING SPENDING, MAKING GOVERNMENT LEANER. Governor Newsom’s revised balanced state budget cuts one-time spending by $19.1 billion and ongoing spending by $13.7 billion through 2025-26. This includes a nearly 8% cut to state operations and a targeted elimination of 10,000 unfilled state positions, improving government efficiency and reducing non-essential spending — without raising taxes on individuals or proposing state worker furloughs. The budget makes California government more efficient, leaner, and modern — saving costs by streamlining procurement, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and reducing redundancies.

PRESERVING CORE SERVICES & SAFETY NETS. The budget maintains service levels for key housing, food, health care, and other assistance programs that Californians rely on while addressing the deficit by pausing the expansion of certain programs and decreasing numerous recent one-time and ongoing investments.

NO NEW TAXES & MORE RAINY DAY SAVINGS. Governor Newsom is balancing the budget by getting state spending under control — cutting costs, not proposing new taxes on hardworking Californians and small businesses — and reducing the reliance on the state’s “Rainy Day” reserves this year.

HOW WE GOT HERE: California’s budget shortfall is rooted in two separate but related developments over the past two years.

• First, the state’s revenue, heavily reliant on personal income taxes including capital gains, surged in 2021 due to a robust stock market but plummeted in 2022 following a market downturn. While the market bounced back by late 2023, the state continued to collect less tax revenue than projected in part due to something called “capital loss carryover,” which allows losses from previous years to reduce how much an individual is taxed.
• Second, the IRS extended the tax filing deadline for most California taxpayers in 2023 following severe winter storms, delaying the revelation of reduced tax receipts. When these receipts were able to eventually be processed, they were 22% below expectations. Without the filing delay, the revenue drop would have been incorporated into last year’s budget and the shortfall this year would be significantly smaller.

CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY REMAINS STRONG: The Governor’s revised balanced budget sets the state up for continued economic success. California’s economy remains the 5th largest economy in the world and for the first time in years, the state’s population is increasing and tourism spending recently experienced a record high. California is #1 in the nation for new business starts , #1 for access to venture capital funding , and the #1 state for manufacturing , high-tech , and agriculture .

Additional details on the May Revise proposal can be found in this fact sheet and at www.ebudget.ca.gov .

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