Fall 2025 SOWK 590 Week 01 Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I

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The image shows a circular abstract icon with connected nodes. Text reads: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University. Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I. Week 01 of SOWK 590 0.' The background is light green.

Fall 2025 SOWK 590 Week 01 Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I

title: Fall 2025 SOWK 590 Week 01 Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I date: 2025-08-26 00:17:55 location: Heritage University tags:

The advanced seminar provides an opportunity to reflect on the learning gained from your practicum placement. This week is asynchronous. I have a short lecture video talking about this class and your SOWK 590 class. In each synchronous session, we will discuss our practicum placement. Students have a choice of which student-led discussion group they want to help facilitate. I also ask students to share their

During my lecture video, the following is the agenda:

  • Getting settled for SOWK 590 and 595.
  • Planning for student-led discussion (SLED)

The learning objectives this week include:

  • To identify the structure of this course, the assignments used to facilitate learning and demonstrate competency, and what to expect this semester.
  • Students will analyze their practicum experience, reflecting on how it connects to their development and demonstration of competence.
Slide 2
The image shows a presentation slide split into two sections. The left section lists the agenda for Week 01, including 'Getting settled for SOWK 590 and 595' and 'Planning for student-led discussion (SLED).' The right section outlines learning objectives: 'To identify the structure of this course, the assignments used to facilitate learning and demonstrate competency, and what to expect this semester.'

Week 01 Plan

Agenda

  • Getting settled for SOWK 590 and 595.
  • Planning for student-led discussion (SLED)

Learning Objectives

  • To identify the structure of this course, the assignments used to facilitate learning and demonstrate competency, and what to expect this semester.
Slide 3
A syllabus is displayed alongside a title. The title reads, 'Course Syllabi: The General Map of this Class.' The syllabus header includes 'Heritage University.'

Course Syllabus: The General Map of this Class

Show course pages and information about both SOWK 590 and 595.

Slide 4
The slide illustrates course grading components. '2 Products SOWK 590' includes Attendance and Weekly Reflective Journal. '4 Products SOWK 595' features 250 Hours, Weekly Supervision, Hour Log, Learning Contract. Grading: Pass/No Pass.

Course Grading

This class is a pass/no pass class. There are three products that you will be graded on.

2 Products of SOWK 590

  • In-Class Participation and attendence
  • Weekly Reflective Journal

4 Products for SOWK 595

  • 250 Hours
  • Weekly Supervision
  • Hour log
  • Learning contract
Slide 5
Presentation slide displaying the title 'In-Person Format' with icons. Actions listed: Student Led Discussion, Mindfulness Activity, and Practice Learning Reflection Group. Text and icons are set against a light green background.

In Person Class Format

Each week, the following will be the format of the class that we meet in-person.

  • Practice Learning Reflection Group
  • Mindfulness Activity
  • Student Led Discussion
Slide 6
Slide displaying discussion topics with the heading 'Student Led Discussion Topics.' It lists topics with corresponding codes: Safety & Well Being, Self-Care; Self-Care and Burnout Prevention; Restorative Justice Practices; Intersectionality and Identity; Community Organizing and Activism; Cultural Competence in Practice; Ethical Considerations in Social Media Use.

Student Led Discussion Topics

This week we are going to talk about “Safety & Well Being, Self-Care “ but I want to spend some time planning who is going to do what.

  • Talk about how this will look

[Whole Class Activity] Set out each week around the room. students spread out to the section they are interested in.

List of weeks

W-02 Safety & Well Being, Self-Care W-04 Self-Care and Burnout Prevention W-06 Restorative Justice Practices W-08 Intersectionality and Identity W-10 Community Organizing and Activism W-11 Cultural Competence in Practice W-13 Ethical Considerations in Social Media Use