Theories of Practice II, Course Introduction

SOWK 487 Spring 2021 Planning: Class 01

Time: Wednesday’s from 5:30-8:15
Date: 01/13/21 Content: Theories of Practice II, Course Introduction; Course Syllabus Reading Assignment: N/A Due Dates:

• A-01: Synchronous Class Engagement Attend class
• A-02: Asynchronous Class Engagement Group Introduction due Sunday 01/17/21 at 11:55 PM via Flipgrid

The Walk - X-Files

[Whole Class Activity] Watch a clip from the X-Files Video about a group therapy session for persons in a wheelchair.

Start 6:21 End 8:38

The hope is with this class we will get the opportunity to learn how to deal with difficult situations in facilitating groups.

Agenda

• Initial activity
• Discuss class
• Review syllabus

How was your break?

I hope that you all had a wonderful break. Because this is a groups class, I try to introduce you guys to a number of group activities that you can use for groups yourselves. This is one:

Have people come and get as many or as few M&M’s as they so desire. Tell them to wait to eat them.

-> Click

Go through by color and have people answer based on the color of candy that they have. Questions as follows:

Red: favorite activity done during break Green: favorite food eaten over the holidays Yellow: favorite movie or TV show Orange: tradition that is unique to your family Brown: something you are looking forward to this year Blue: wild cards

Managing Expectations (1 of 3)

I just want to bring back a reminder and thoughts about expectations.

Managing Expectations (2 of 3)

What we want to be able to do is come to a place where we are able to meet in the middle with out 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
• 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.

• The 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

1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice 4. Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
4. Engage in Policy Practice
5. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
6. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities 8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
7. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Format of the Class

• Lecture
• Role plays and practice opportunities
• Small group discussion
• Whole group discussion
• Group Activities

Assignment Overview

Assignment | Points | Percentage —- | —- | —- A-01: Synchronous Class Engagement and Attendance | 50 | 12.5% A-02: Asynchronous Class Engagement | 50 | 12.5% A-03a: Family Treatment Modality Research Paper | 100 | 25% A-03b: Family Treatment Modality Research Presentation | 100 | 25% A-04: Research Paper to Inform Group Practice | 100 | 25% TOTAL | 400 | 100% A-05a [EC]: Group Participation Reflective Paper | 20 | 5% A-05b [EC]: Evidence-Based Practices for Culturally Competent Social Work | 40 | 10%

Academic Honesty

Who’s information is this?

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

Rubrics

• How I use them
• Scoring
• Feedback

End Slide

Don’t forget to read, Send me your contact info, and do you your flipgrid video