Fall 2026 SOWK 430 Week 05 - Our Values and the Code of Ethics

A presentation at Heritage University in September 2026 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, BASW Program, SOWK 430

A presentation title slide displays 'Getting Started with Our Code of Ethics and Values in Social Work' on a lime green background, with presenter names Ruby Aguilar, LICSW and Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW, and course info 'SOWK 430 Fall 2026 at Heritage.' A teal book cover for the NASW Code of Ethics is positioned on a yellow background to the right, creating a two-tone design divided by a jagged line.

A presentation slide titled 'Week 5 Plan' with light blue background displays two columns: Agenda (Icebreaking Activities, Considering Values as a Social Worker, Practice Applying Standards) and Learning Objectives (Develop connectedness within the program, Apply the code of ethics to dilemmas).

A presentation slide introducing the game 'Two Truths and a Lie' with large black text on a pink background. The right side shows three statement boxes with icons: two green checkmarks and one orange X. Text reads: 'Share two things that are true and something else that sounds like it true. People will have to guess which is the lie.'

A presentation slide titled 'Continuum: What Side of the Line Are You On' divided by a wavy boundary into coral and lavender halves, displaying provocative statements on the right including 'Pineapple belongs on pizza,' 'It is okay to be ten minutes late to a meeting,' 'You should always tell a friend the truth, even when it hurts,' and 'Family members should care for elders at home and not put them into nursing homes.'

A presentation slide with yellow background displays NASW Core Values (2021) in a list format with underlined headings: Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth of the Person, Importance of Human Relationships, Integrity, and Competence, each with explanatory definitions. A purple 'Ethical Principles' banner appears in the top right.

A purple presentation slide titled 'What is Included in the NASW Code of Ethics: The Major Sections' outlines four components: Preamble (mission and core values), Purpose of the Code (what it can/cannot do), Ethical Principles (one per core value), and Ethical Standards (six categories, enforceable and aspirational). A green box lists standards' scope: honest mistakes with ethical implications, genuinely difficult decisions, and outright misconduct (Reamer, 2023).

A presentation slide with orange and white sections outlines 'Ethics Case Scenarios Discussion Groups' as a small group activity. Instructions include: divide into four groups, read the scenario, review standards of practice, discuss end questions, and report back. Scenarios listed include: Social Worker and Former Teacher, Practicing Outside Area of Competence, Former Client Current Relationship, and Friend Request from a Client.

A presentation slide with purple background displays the prompt 'A value you hold near and dear to your heart' and instructs: 'Share what it is and why, and post it on the poster at the front.' The slide invites workshop participants to identify and publicly share a personal value.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

In week five, we start to be more focused on going through the code of ethics. This week is a continuation of the discussion that began last week regarding the evolution of the code of ethics. It is also the start of some introspection on our own values and biases. On Tuesday we meet in person and work through four ethics case scenarios in small groups.

Learning objectives this week

Identify key concepts in the NASW Code of Ethics Preamble
Explore personal values systems
Discuss ways in which values systems vary