Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12 - Group Work in School Social Work

A presentation at Heritage University in April 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 587

Chairs are arranged in a circle, illustrating collaboration in a social work setting. Text reads: 'Group Work in School Social Work.' Additional details: 'Spring 2025, SOWK 587, Week 12,' 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'

Plan for Week 12 slide features a session agenda and learning objectives. Agenda includes experiences in group work and policy paper. Objectives cover reflecting on facilitation skills and engaging in solution-focused work.

Three purple chairs are arranged in a row, illustrating collaboration. Text discusses group work strategies: 'Groups of 4-6, designate a note-taker, share and summarize discussions.' Presentation by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12.

Slide displays a title 'What Side Do You Fall On.' Five statements list different group-related experiences or skills in the center, divided horizontally. Footer indicates Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University, Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12.

A vintage-style machine balances objects, set within a stage-like curtain backdrop. Text reads 'Ali In The Jungle' by The Hours, detailed with presentation info: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University, Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12. Includes a YouTube link.

A black silhouette of an open hand illustrates five principles: safety, group goals, kindness, honesty, and forgiveness. Text includes 'Full Value Contract,' with references to Schoel & Radcliffe (1988).

Table listing feelings on a 5-point scale, describing emotions from 'fantastic' to 'angry.' Adjacent text features '5' and 'Point Scale' on a white background.

A running shoe-clad leg jumps over a hurdle. Text outlines six strategies for overcoming obstacles, including problem identification, creating options, getting help, taking action, believing in change, and resiliency. Part of The WhyTry Program.

A black slide displays white text reading 'Famous Failures' and 'Barr Brothers.' A video link is in the bottom right corner, emphasizing a thematic presentation on notable setbacks.

Pyramid of cups stacked in a colorful formation; instructions describe team coordination using rubber bands and strings to build, highlighting problem-solving and cooperation principles. Silence is required, with penalties for talking.

**Image Description**: A presentation slide titled 'Solution Focused Group: Expectations & Steps' features two main sections. The left section lists tasks for the group conductor: using positive language, focusing on action, challenging linkages, and reframing problems. The right section outlines steps in the group process: introduction, clarification, acknowledgment, the miracle scenario, building progress, and closure. The bottom shows academic details: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University, references, and Spring 2025 details.

The slide titled 'Social Policy A-05: Macro Issue' provides instructions for a student assignment. It includes sections such as 'Title Page,' 'Problem Description,' 'Policy Analysis,' 'Recommendations for Policy Change,' and 'Change Strategy and Collaboration.' There's a note about using APA formatting. It's part of a course by Jacob Campbell at Heritage University, scheduled for Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12.

**Slide Description: Social Policy Theories**- **Object**: Text- **Action**: Provides information- **Context**: Presentation slideText includes 'Social Policy Theories,' explanation to connect paper analysis to theories, list with Critical Race Theory, Critical Theory, Feminist Theory, Systems Theory, Social constructionism. By Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University, Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12.

**Object**: Rubric table **Action**: Outlines criteria for social policy macro issue assessment **Context**: Includes descriptions and examples for categories like policy examination, theory assessment, and collaboration. Mentions Jacob Campbell at Heritage University, Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12. **Text**: - **'Social Policy Macro Issue Rubric'**- **Categories and Descriptions**: - **Policy Examination and Best Practice Recommendations**: Accurate review, impact understanding, offers actionable recommendations. - **Policy Theory Assessment**: Applies relevant theory to diverse client populations. - **Problem Description and School Culture Analysis**: Provides comprehensive analysis and support. - **Intersectionality and Population Focus**: Integrates intersectionality, analyzes identity influences. - **Change Strategy and Collaboration**: Presents a well-supported implementation plan. - **Organization, Clarity, and APA Formatting**: Professional, clear, and APA-consistent. - **Following Assignment Requirements**: Adheres to description and requirements.- **Footer**: - **Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University** - **Spring 2025 SOWK 587 Week 12**

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

Developing a strong understanding of appropriate resources in a school setting is vital for school-based social workers. The forums for week 12 are related to discussing some of the district/school-wide resources and the intentionality and critical thinking required for addressing school-related problems. This week’s reading in Jarolmen & Bautista-Thomas (2023) addresses group work in schools. There are forums for students to reflect on this content. This week is also synchronous with class on 04/12/25. During class, we will work further with groups to understand what they look like and examples of group interventions that can be used in a school-based setting.

The agenda for our class session is as follows:

Experiences in group work
Demo of WhyTry group
Solution-focused group work
Policy paper

The learning objectives for this week include:

Identify examples of group work done in a school setting
Reflect on facilitation skills
Explore and reflect on the selection, development, and facilitation of group interventions in school settings
Be able to engage in solution-focused group work
Identify and describe system-wide resources such as RTI, MTSS, and PBIS used to support students in schools
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in identifying gaps and needs in school resources.