Week 01: SOWK 486 Theories of Practice I
A presentation at Heritage University @ CBC Week 01 in in Pasco, WA 99301, USA by Jacob Campbell
SOWK 486 Fall 2020 Planning: Class 01
Location: Online - Zoom
Time: Monday’s from 5:30-8:15
Week 01: 08/24/20
Topic and Content Area: Theories of Practice I, Course Introduction; Academic Learning and Writing
Reading Assignment: N/A
Assignments Due:
- A–02: Asynchronous Class Engagement Group Introduction due Sunday 08/30/20 at 11:55 PM via Flipgrid
Other Important Information: N/A
Unit Introduction and What You Will Learn
This week is an introduction and overview of the SOWK 486 Theories of Practice I. This course is focused on working with individuals. The learning objectives for this week are as follows:
- Students will be able to know more about their fellows students and instructor developing connection and rapport
- Students will have an understanding of the course format and design
- Students will feel prepared moving into the semester.
Unit Resources
The following is the slide deck for this class session. The session will be recorded and available for after the class session.
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Unit Assignments
The flipgrid account can be found at https://flipgrid.com/2020sowk486
To Do Lists
- Attend Zoom Class session
- A–02: Asynchronous Class Engagement Group Introduction due Sunday 08/30/20 at 11:55 PM via Flipgrid
Introduction - Minions Home Make Over Video Clip
[Activity] Watch Home Makeover
Social work is a diverse field, and while we might not have to work with criminal masterminds like Gru, it’s my hope that this course will give us the skills to follow up with clients of all types.
Agenda
- Getting to now each other
- Cooperative agreements and norms
- The look and feel of this learning environment
Short Biography
I find that is is helpful to share a little bit about myself with students, so that you know where I am coming from.
- Educational Experience
- CBC AA 2006
- EWU BASW 2008
- EWU MSW 2009
- Work History
- Pasco School District
- TCCH Behavioral Health Services
- Heritage University (since 2013)
- UNSAAC
- Crisis Residential Center
- Juvenile Detention
- Jubilee Youth Ranch
- Outside Practice
- Pasco Discovery Coalition
- Council for Children
- Various volunteer experiences
- Interests
- Dancing
- Computer technology
- Travel
- Graphic and website design
- Questions
- Only time you can ask about me… [joking]
Poll Everywhere
Go to PollEv.com/campjacob
Are you planning on continuing your education with an MSW?
https://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/sXVmzdQWwh2cbhOhAtDWa
What are you most excited about for this upcoming year?
https://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/BV52BYEUtf7Y7Xas7hpgX
What is your greatest worry for the upcoming school year?
https://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/3driz67R6qK83sz1SIgW9
Peer Interviews
I want to give you all an opportunity get to know each other and for me to start to get to know everybody.
I will put you all into a random breakout room with a partner (or a group of three). Each of you will interview the other person. Ask follow up questions and be prepared to introduce them to the group when we come back together. I am giving you 10 minutes.
- Name
- Family or work
- Hopes for future carrier
- Secret talent, hobby, or interesting fact
Managing Expectations (1 of 3)
[Discussion] What are your expectations for this course?
Managing Expectations (2 of 3)
What we want to be able to do comes to a place where we are able to meet in the middle without expectations… and that you’re happy and so am I.
- Cooperative Arrangement
- Break vs. leaving early
- Sharing the air
- Nonnegotiable
- Timeliness
- Participation
- High academic standards
- General course format
- Readings
- Lecture / discussion
- Lab days
- Presentations
- Papers
- Breakout activities
- Political officials presentations
- Open / laid back
- Having fun
Planning Group Norms (3 of 3)
I also wanted to spend a little bit of time talking about some of our online classroom norms.
- Best way to make sure everybody has opportunities to participate (draw out what they think are some good ideas of how I can facilitate this class, and the need for grace)
- Devices (use of a computer, not be driving)
- Chat and zoom functions (how to use it)
- Camera during class (preference is on, but understand when unable to… also discuss Zoom backgrounds)
Reviewing Syllabus
- Go section by section
Course Foundation and Purpose
- Course Description
- Course Purpose
- Relationship to Other Sequences and/or Other Courses
Textbook and Helpful Resources
Textbook: Empowerment Series: Direct Social Work Practice Theory and Skills
Helpful Resources
- APA Style Guide
- OWL at Purdue
- Google Scholar
- Eagle Search
Competencies & Objectives
- Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
- Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
- Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
- Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
- Engage in Policy Practice 6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
- Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Format of the Class
Online for the first time (hopeful but different)
Two main parts - synchronous vs synchronous (what does that mean)
Synchronous
- Whole group lecture (going to try to limit that)
- Short supplementary videos (10 minutes… will do my best to produce them)
- Breakout group discussions (discussion, I will be popping in. Going to try it without the camera on)
- Breakout role-plays (same, the intent is practicing)
Asynchronous
- Flipgrid
- Teach-back activities
- Heritage discussion forums
— Along with readings, papers, and other assignments
Assignment Overview
Assignment | Points | Percentage —- | —- | —- A-01: Synchronous Class Engagement and Attendance | 75 | 15% A-02: Asynchronous Class Engagement | 75 | 15% A-03: Chapter Reading Quizzes | 50 | 12.5% A-04: Theory and Practice Integrative Paper | 100 | 25% A-05a: Interviewing Skills Video Role-Play | 100 | 25% A-05b: Interviewing Skills Reflective Paper | 100 | 25% TOTAL | 500 | 100% A-06a: Individual Empathetic Communication Self-Evaluation Reflective Paper | 25 | 5% A-06b: Evidence-Based Practice for Assessments or Generalist Practice | 50 | 10%
Academic Honesty
Who’s information is this?
- Importance of citing
- Concept of plagiarism
Information
- Attendance
- Grading
- Being responsible (professionalism EPAS 1.1)
- Library
- Toppanish info
- Credit Hour Requirements
- Framework to give an idea about what to expect with a course.
- Campus Security & Safety
- Contact information
- Snow days
- Accommodation Policy
- Options and help available
Contact Meet
- Importance of reaching out
- Best ways to get ahold of me
Tentative Schedule
Review how to read it…
Rubrics
- How I use them
- Scoring
- Feedback
DON’T FORGET TO READ, SEND ME YOUR CONTACT INFO, AND DO YOU YOUR FLIPGRID VIDEO
This week is an introduction and overview of the SOWK 486 Theories of Practice I. This course is focused on working with individuals. The learning objectives for this week are as follows:
- Students will be able to know more about their fellows students and instructor developing connection and rapport
- Students will have an understanding of the course format and design
- Students will feel prepared moving into the semester.
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